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DU60 MKD

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

207,944 mi
Last recorded207,944 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU60 MKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 207,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower section[chip and cracked] (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 206,690 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 194,299 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 194,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 183,787 miles

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2020 172,475 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops broken

Fail 5 Aug 2020 172,475 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear bump stops broken

Pass 12 Jul 2019 160,154 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 159,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 149,378 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 135,706 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 30 Jun 2017 135,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake grabbing

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 May 2016 122,719 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 118,370 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 103,047 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,729 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,502 miles

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

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

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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DU60 MKD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU60 MKD, 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 DU60 MKD registered?

DU60 MKD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 10 November 2010.

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