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MF60 VMV

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,835 mi
Last recorded109,835 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF60 VMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 109,835 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 106,391 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2024 106,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,145 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 103,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,709 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 99,650 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms light on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,369 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))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 96,369 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Sep 2020 94,125 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))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

unable to fully check rear coil springs

Fail 17 Sep 2020 94,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

unable to fully check rear coil springs

Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 86,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,528 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres outside edge worn

Fail 6 Apr 2018 77,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s and n/s front tyres outside edge worn

Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre inside edge worn

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,146 miles

Nearside Outer 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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MF60 VMV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF60 VMV, 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 MF60 VMV registered?

MF60 VMV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2010.

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