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MX60 HWN

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,120 mi
Last recorded153,120 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX60 HWN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 153,120 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 144,400 miles

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

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

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

undertrays/sills fitted

Pass 24 May 2024 134,877 miles

undertrays/outersill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2023 125,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 124,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear TPMS light in indicating low pressure

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 113,615 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 113,615 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 106,132 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 106,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 96,190 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both side (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 96,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both side (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,035 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 86,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,332 miles

Nearside front upper ball joint bolt not long enough to reach nylon locking nut

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/55r17 97y run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 76,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside front upper ball joint bolt not long enough to reach nylon locking nut

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/55r17 97y run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,691 miles

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

small play in nsf inner track rod

Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,088 miles

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

Offside Front 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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MX60 HWN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MX60 HWN, 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 MX60 HWN registered?

MX60 HWN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2010.

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