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DV60 VGR

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,917 mi
Last recorded162,917 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV60 VGR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 162,917 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 154,496 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 154,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 146,362 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 146,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 138,524 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 129,445 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed advise replacement in near future (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 123,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 117,531 miles

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

exhaust emission trigger point not met

Pass 2 Sep 2019 108,799 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides fronts lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front screen damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2018 94,793 miles

Front brake pads worn

Rear child seats fitted restraints not tested

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,185 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED ON REAR SEAT

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 81,153 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

CHILD SEATS FITTED ON REAR SEAT

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,393 miles

child seat fitted

trigger point not met

Fail 25 Jul 2016 67,366 miles

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

child seat fitted

trigger point not met

tyre size: 225/55r17 97y pirelli run flat

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

trigger point not met

Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,640 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 58,606 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,195 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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DV60 VGR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV60 VGR, 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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DV60 VGR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2010.

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