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AK60 VSP

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,059 mi
Last recorded139,059 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 139,059 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 129,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 120,665 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 120,659 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 110,761 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,586 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 96,586 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 91,086 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 57,516 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,440 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,856 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail

Fail 7 May 2015 31,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 31,149 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 26,854 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 22,724 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 VSP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VSP, 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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AK60 VSP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2010.

Is AK60 VSP safe to buy?

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