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ST60 ETX

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,364 mi
Last recorded138,364 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST60 ETX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 124,122 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 124,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 116,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 107,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 107,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on the inside (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 99,670 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on the inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 90,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Fail 23 Nov 2016 90,916 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 81,558 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 62,219 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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ST60 ETX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST60 ETX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ST60 ETX registered?

ST60 ETX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2010.

Is ST60 ETX safe to buy?

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