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DS60 HLE

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,635 mi
Last recorded157,635 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 HLE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 157,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 150,117 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit + worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 142,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 130,957 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 121,167 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2021 113,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 113,449 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 113,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 111,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 110,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,875 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 106,875 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Drivers side rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Slight play in drivers side front ball joint

Slight play in near front ball joint

Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,682 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)

partial underbody check due to plastic covers

Pass 28 Nov 2013 70,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 70,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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DS60 HLE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS60 HLE, 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 DS60 HLE registered?

DS60 HLE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2010.

Is DS60 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS60 HLE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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