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DV60 VFS

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

237,463 mi
Last recorded237,463 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV60 VFS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 237,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 220,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 204,612 miles

Front Coolant leak residue on under trays ()

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened suspension airbag heavily cracked/ deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 193,661 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2022 193,643 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2021 182,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air bag deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 172,746 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 172,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 163,346 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 163,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 152,045 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 140,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 129,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 125,849 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 122,898 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 122,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,068 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DV60 VFS 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 DV60 VFS, 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 DV60 VFS registered?

DV60 VFS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 2010.

Is DV60 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV60 VFS 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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