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AF60 WMW

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,834 mi
Last recorded119,834 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF60 WMW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 119,834 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 117,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 114,926 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,138 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 106,814 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,031 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 102,031 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,783 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,111 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,367 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,124 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,124 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,937 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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AF60 WMW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AF60 WMW, 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 AF60 WMW registered?

AF60 WMW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is AF60 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF60 WMW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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