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MV60 WYC

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,816 mi
Last recorded131,816 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV60 WYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 131,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 125,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,751 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 112,702 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,578 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Jan 2021 101,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,795 miles

advise n/s/r tail light damaged

advise o/s/r tyre worn to approx 3mm

Fail 14 Jan 2020 96,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise n/s/r tail light damaged

advise o/s/r tyre worn to approx 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged edges but not sharp

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,207 miles

n/s/f steering inner joins slight play

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 11 Jan 2018 81,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f steering inner joins slight play

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,077 miles

n/s/r lights cluster taped

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 16 Jan 2017 74,077 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lights cluster (6.1.C.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,036 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 40,856 miles

Unable to gain any readings from the smoke tester

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 40,856 miles

Unable to gain any readings from the smoke tester

Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,120 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 18,018 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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MV60 WYC 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 70%.

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 MV60 WYC, 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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MV60 WYC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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