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SX60 LWH

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,467 mi
Last recorded69,467 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX60 LWH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 69,467 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,260 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 57,259 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 55,240 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,554 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,764 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,547 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer

Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,292 miles

strong advise rear brake pads , inner looking to be worn very low , recommend a full brakes inspection all round , to determine overall condition and remaining life . to be inspected asap.

unable to see overall condition of upper rear coil springs , recommend a further inspection by way of road wheel removal to determine condition .

Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,661 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

service light on dash

windscreen has surface chips

Pass 25 Feb 2017 46,109 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 21 Nov 2015 43,368 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,720 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,755 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SX60 LWH is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SX60 LWH, 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 SX60 LWH registered?

SX60 LWH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2010.

Is SX60 LWH safe to buy?

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