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BF60 WSO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,024 mi
Last recorded149,024 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF60 WSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 149,024 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 141,599 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 141,598 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 130,670 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 130,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 118,272 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 118,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2255517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,850 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,142 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,485 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,408 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

vehicle due a service

Fail 1 Nov 2018 71,400 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,470 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 68,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 62,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,214 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,098 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 43,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF60 WSO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF60 WSO, 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 BF60 WSO registered?

BF60 WSO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2010.

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