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AK60 VME

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

184,513 mi
Last recorded184,513 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 VME
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 184,513 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 176,068 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 167,622 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 156,594 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 148,384 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 140,106 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 129,284 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,065 miles

slight wear in o/s and n/s front lower ball joints

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,757 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 63,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,538 miles

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)

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 VME is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK60 VME, 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 VME registered?

AK60 VME is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2010.

Is AK60 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK60 VME shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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