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ML60 VTE

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,703 mi
Last recorded200,703 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML60 VTE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 200,703 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 193,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 184,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 175,576 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 175,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 168,554 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn low

Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Previous welding repairs to offside front alloy wheel

Undertrays loose/missing

Fail 26 May 2022 168,554 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn low

Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Previous welding repairs to offside front alloy wheel

Undertrays loose/missing

Pass 14 Jun 2021 164,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 160,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 153,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 131,473 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 131,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 110,228 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 110,228 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 84,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,359 miles

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 VTE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML60 VTE, 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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What year was ML60 VTE registered?

ML60 VTE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2010.

Is ML60 VTE safe to buy?

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