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OW60 HLG

2010 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

217,505 mi
Last recorded217,505 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW60 HLG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 217,505 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 206,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 189,231 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 189,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge one of wheel nut is missing front and ear both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 187,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 175,992 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 175,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 165,498 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 165,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two arms (track control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both light up constant white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 159,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 150,032 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering most items under viehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2017 137,838 miles

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

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

underbonnet covers fitted

undertray covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2017 137,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

underbonnet covers fitted

undertray covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 126,297 miles

under bonnet covers fitted

undertray covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 114,196 miles

underbonnet covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 107,163 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 107,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,838 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,144 miles

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

air con condensor damaged and coolant radiator

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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OW60 HLG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Green 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 OW60 HLG, 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 OW60 HLG registered?

OW60 HLG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is OW60 HLG safe to buy?

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