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FV60 XDD

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,167 mi
Last recorded123,167 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 XDD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 123,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 123,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm with shock absorber attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm with shock absorber attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 114,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm witch shock attaches too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm witch shock attaches too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak

Pass 29 Dec 2023 107,754 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 107,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Missing. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 100,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 100,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,371 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,709 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 79,967 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 79,967 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,286 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 64,558 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,413 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 48,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2013 46,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FV60 XDD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV60 XDD, 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 FV60 XDD registered?

FV60 XDD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2010.

Is FV60 XDD safe to buy?

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