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BV60 FKE

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,038 mi
Last recorded111,038 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 FKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 111,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 107,988 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,234 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,156 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 102,155 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,135 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 99,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,730 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 95,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Plastic engine covers , sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2019 95,619 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Plastic engine covers , sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2018 89,423 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,168 miles

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

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2016 64,316 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 52,506 miles

Advise plastic engine and under covers present at time of test

Fail 24 Dec 2015 52,506 miles

Advise plastic engine and under covers present at time of test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 42,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 42,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 33,016 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 33,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,180 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 32,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BV60 FKE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV60 FKE, 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 BV60 FKE registered?

BV60 FKE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2010.

Is BV60 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV60 FKE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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