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FG60 EXC

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,845 mi
Last recorded164,845 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG60 EXC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 164,845 miles

engine oil leak

fuel smell under bonnet no leak found

Fail 13 Mar 2026 164,815 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

fuel smell under bonnet no leak found

Pass 27 Nov 2024 155,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 141,349 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,360 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 136,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 126,123 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

vin plate sticker has been tamperd with removing smoke level info

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,158 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,943 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 86,435 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Oil leak diff seal ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,379 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,499 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,796 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,577 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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FG60 EXC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FG60 EXC, 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 FG60 EXC registered?

FG60 EXC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2010.

Is FG60 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG60 EXC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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