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FG60 PVA

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,456 mi
Last recorded181,456 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 181,456 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2025 175,134 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 164,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 152,192 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2021 148,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 143,832 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 139,502 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 133,929 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 127,243 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 120,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 115,663 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 115,663 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)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 102,413 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,063 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 92,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 85,657 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,226 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 51,802 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 PVA 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 84.2%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA registered?

FG60 PVA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2010.

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The MOT history for FG60 PVA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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