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KW60 ETR

2010 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,890 mi
Last recorded159,890 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW60 ETR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 159,890 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 159,660 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 157,922 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 154,944 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 150,902 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 148,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 147,250 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 145,848 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 143,798 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 143,798 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 141,489 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 141,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut all round (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 139,278 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 139,278 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake disces worn

Pass 28 Oct 2013 127,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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KW60 ETR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW60 ETR, 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 KW60 ETR?

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What year was KW60 ETR registered?

KW60 ETR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is KW60 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW60 ETR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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