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BN60 HHV

2010 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,849 mi
Last recorded166,849 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN60 HHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 166,849 miles

Lower under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 142,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 132,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 124,528 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 124,505 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 124,470 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 188,839 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

engine mountings slightly worn

under-tray fitted

wiper washer jet pressure low

Pass 20 May 2021 113,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 110,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,600 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,675 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,431 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,743 miles

Nail on rear near side

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,743 miles

Nail on rear near side

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Front both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,479 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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BN60 HHV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN60 HHV, 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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BN60 HHV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 October 2010.

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