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OU60 WUY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,271 mi
Last recorded132,271 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU60 WUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 132,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2025 124,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to limit for failure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 124,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to limit for failure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 115,042 miles

Dashboard warning illuminated.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play at both wheels.

Fail 5 Feb 2024 115,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Dashboard warning illuminated.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play at both wheels.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,708 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 101,650 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,693 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,128 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,119 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 36,700 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,388 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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OU60 WUY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OU60 WUY, 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 OU60 WUY registered?

OU60 WUY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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