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BK60 ULC

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,589 mi
Last recorded192,589 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK60 ULC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 192,589 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 179,910 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 166,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 153,498 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2022 153,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner edge to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 142,132 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2021 142,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 129,452 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 117,301 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 117,301 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 101,991 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,523 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Fail 18 Oct 2017 87,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,595 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,155 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 60,121 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,992 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)

slight kink in osf wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,361 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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BK60 ULC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK60 ULC, 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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BK60 ULC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2010.

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