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BD60 UBY

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,841 mi
Last recorded125,841 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 UBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 125,841 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 112,855 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in protection material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2023 101,523 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 101,474 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 95,645 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 95,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,358 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,712 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,802 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 80,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,928 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 60,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,092 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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BD60 UBY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue 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 BD60 UBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD60 UBY?

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What year was BD60 UBY registered?

BD60 UBY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2010.

Is BD60 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD60 UBY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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