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A6 LSL

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,665 mi
Last recorded130,665 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 LSL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 130,665 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 130,664 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S & O/S Lower Control Arms (Rear Of Wheel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,989 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 115,266 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 111,720 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 102,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2018 102,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 91,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak from rear diff.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edges.

Oil leak from rear diff.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 67,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,856 miles

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

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

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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A6 LSL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A6 LSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 LSL registered?

A6 LSL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2010.

Is A6 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 LSL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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