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FX60 DVP

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,510 mi
Last recorded97,510 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX60 DVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 91,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 89,339 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 84,546 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 84,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 80,705 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,396 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 71,085 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 65,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,105 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 61,076 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 51,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 41,598 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,958 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 26,797 miles

Both rear tyres excessively worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre has cuts deep enough to show cords but less than 25mm

O/S/F tyre has cut deep enough to show cords but less than 25mm

O/S/R tyre has cuts deep enough to show cords but less than 25mm

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 26,797 miles

Both rear tyres excessively worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre has cuts deep enough to show cords but less than 25mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/S/F tyre has cut deep enough to show cords but less than 25mm

O/S/R tyre has cuts deep enough to show cords but less than 25mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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FX60 DVP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FX60 DVP, 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.

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What year was FX60 DVP registered?

FX60 DVP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2010.

Is FX60 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX60 DVP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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