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ML60 GNV

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

185,240 mi
Last recorded185,240 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML60 GNV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 185,240 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 180,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 170,677 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 170,285 miles

Nearside 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 21 Jan 2022 165,006 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 161,472 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 148,583 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 135,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 124,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 124,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers/under covers fitted

inner steering joint slight free play

Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,760 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,307 miles

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)

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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ML60 GNV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black 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 ML60 GNV, 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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ML60 GNV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2010.

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