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AJ60 VBT

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,834 mi
Last recorded79,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 VBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 79,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 76,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 73,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Macpherson strut mounting bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Macpherson strut mounting bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 73,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Macpherson strut mounting bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Macpherson strut mounting bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 69,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm shock bolts to +bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 69,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm shock bolts to +bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 63,994 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

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

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Fail 20 Jul 2022 63,994 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

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

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,195 miles

Nearside Front Damper cover split/perished

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

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

Offside Front Damper cover split/perished

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 58,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Damper cover split/perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Damper cover split/perished

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,898 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,557 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,011 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,804 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,660 miles

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

front no.plate poor

front tyres 2mm and worn on outer edges

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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AJ60 VBT is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ60 VBT, 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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AJ60 VBT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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