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MX60 OBF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,765 mi
Last recorded162,765 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX60 OBF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 162,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

OBD is Inoperative

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 141,320 miles

OBD port not communicate with emission tester machine, test result : PASS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR&OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 129,883 miles

OBD port not communicate with emission tester machine, test result : PASS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 94,573 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 63,906 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,013 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,531 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,668 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 11 Sep 2017 47,664 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring view

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,263 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,628 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adjust internal headlamp adjuster

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 30,628 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adjust internal headlamp adjuster

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 15,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MX60 OBF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MX60 OBF, 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 OBF registered?

MX60 OBF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2010.

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