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MK60 GXA

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,706 mi
Last recorded118,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK60 GXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 118,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 109,760 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 100,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 94,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 88,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 88,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,271 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 82,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,842 miles

Emissions Tested And Met, Too Clean To Record On DSM

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 77,842 miles

Emissions Tested And Met, Too Clean To Record On DSM

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,348 miles

Both front tyres outer edges wearing low

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 73,348 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres outer edges wearing low

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,710 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,694 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 14 Aug 2015 52,341 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,200 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 37,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,675 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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MK60 GXA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue 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 MK60 GXA, 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 MK60 GXA registered?

MK60 GXA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is MK60 GXA safe to buy?

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