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MF60 VMK

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

172,643 mi
Last recorded172,643 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF60 VMK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 172,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 166,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 158,693 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 151,860 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 146,029 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 140,134 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2019 135,251 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2018 127,327 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 119,742 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 112,436 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,778 miles

item's removed for test

under tray's fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2015 93,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

item's removed for test

under tray's fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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MF60 VMK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MF60 VMK, 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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MF60 VMK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2010.

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The MOT history for MF60 VMK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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