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FG60 VRL

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,206 mi
Last recorded144,206 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG60 VRL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 144,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm Goodyear Excellence 245/45/18 96Y Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 144,206 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb was incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm Goodyear Excellence 245/45/18 96Y Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 140,418 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 137,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe on brake hose corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 137,272 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated metal pipe on brake hose heavily corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe on brake hose corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 132,492 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 129,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 125,742 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 122,913 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 122,913 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 118,191 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 118,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 114,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and worn on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished and worn on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished and worn on side wall

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and worn on side wall

Fail 29 Nov 2017 114,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and worn on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished and worn on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished and worn on side wall

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and worn on side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2016 110,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,553 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 28 Oct 2014 103,833 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

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 VRL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG60 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

FG60 VRL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2010.

Is FG60 VRL safe to buy?

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