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FY60 AXH

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,997 mi
Last recorded94,997 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 AXH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 94,997 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 94,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,265 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 78,801 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 77,976 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 77,172 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 75,980 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,447 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,484 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,965 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35/19 96Y (RUNFLAT (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 47,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 36,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FY60 AXH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FY60 AXH, 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

How do I check the history of FY60 AXH?

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What year was FY60 AXH registered?

FY60 AXH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2010.

Is FY60 AXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY60 AXH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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