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FG60 GXE

2010 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,599 mi
Last recorded205,599 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG60 GXE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 205,599 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 205,599 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 187,934 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 167,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 149,108 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 144,283 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 139,430 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 May 2020 137,284 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2019 134,352 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 134,352 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 132,377 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 129,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to the sidewall

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 6 May 2017 129,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to the sidewall

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2016 126,772 miles

Brake pad warning system indicates brakes require service

N/S/R tire has puncture repair despite being of run flat design

O/S/R tire low on tread

Pass 23 Apr 2015 123,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,308 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 108,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 96,281 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,405 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 GXE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

FG60 GXE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2010.

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