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AK60 VLX

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,325 mi
Last recorded160,325 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 VLX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 160,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward-most arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement load bearing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, bald inner and very low tread (1.67mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward-most arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, bald inner edge and very low tread (1.88mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 151,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 151,799 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 141,682 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 130,788 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 130,788 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,361 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 115,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,191 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 89,594 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 89,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both close to legal limit on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both close to legal limit on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,069 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 67,997 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,325 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,667 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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AK60 VLX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK60 VLX, 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 AK60 VLX registered?

AK60 VLX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2010.

Is AK60 VLX safe to buy?

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