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AO60 VUJ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,815 mi
Last recorded160,815 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 VUJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 160,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 151,955 miles

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

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

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 144,780 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45R18 Both front tyres sidewalls perishing + Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40R18 Tyre worn close to tread wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 144,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40R18 Tyre has a cut reaching cords marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45R18 Both front tyres sidewalls perishing + Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40R18 Tyre worn close to tread wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 135,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 124,267 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 119,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,257 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 109,113 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,673 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,142 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,984 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,607 miles

brake discs are badly worn at front and rear

Fail 7 Nov 2013 79,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake discs are badly worn at front and rear

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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AO60 VUJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black 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 AO60 VUJ, 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 AO60 VUJ registered?

AO60 VUJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2010.

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