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SW60 LDK

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,876 mi
Last recorded114,876 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW60 LDK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 114,876 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,143 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 94,805 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test obstruction removed from dash and rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/19 run-flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sharp object in tyre unsure if punctured ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,256 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 77,119 miles

Brake performance not tested due rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,909 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 64,713 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,936 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,603 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,324 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,356 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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SW60 LDK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW60 LDK, 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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SW60 LDK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2010.

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