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PF60 FSL

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,814 mi
Last recorded130,814 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF60 FSL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 130,814 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 120,507 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 120,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,732 miles

Rear Differential mounting bushes slightly split

Fail 21 Mar 2023 112,732 miles

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

Rear Differential mounting bushes slightly split

Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,523 miles

Rear Differential mounting bushes slightly split

Fail 18 Mar 2022 103,523 miles

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

Rear Differential mounting bushes slightly split

Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,432 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 102,432 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,546 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,047 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,412 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,958 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,267 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 67,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,690 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,690 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,580 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 47,580 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,450 miles

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

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

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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PF60 FSL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PF60 FSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PF60 FSL?

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What year was PF60 FSL registered?

PF60 FSL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2010.

Is PF60 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF60 FSL shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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