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OV60 KHK

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,186 mi
Last recorded127,186 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 KHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 127,186 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wingmirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 127,186 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to shaking when revved up (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack modification unsafe inner steering arm and track rod end damaged and bent (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wingmirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 118,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 118,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 108,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,752 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low, 3mm

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 915,563 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 91,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 82,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 82,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 76,226 miles

Nearside Front TYRE IS CUT ON THE OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER SUSPENSION ARM CENTER BUSH, IS IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF UNEVEN WARE

Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 68,742 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,643 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,902 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,205 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,944 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,480 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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OV60 KHK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV60 KHK, 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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OV60 KHK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2010.

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