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BK60 ULG

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,185 mi
Last recorded78,185 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 78,185 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 78,086 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,695 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 70,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 66,024 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 65,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 62,382 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 62,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,931 miles

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

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

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,144 miles

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

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))

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

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,798 miles

full under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2018 50,767 miles

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

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

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

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,160 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,014 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,673 miles

full under trayes fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,417 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 24,379 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 ULG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ULG, 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

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What year was BK60 ULG registered?

BK60 ULG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 October 2010.

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The MOT history for BK60 ULG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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