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PK60 WBU

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,133 mi
Last recorded170,133 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK60 WBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 170,133 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 170,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked 245/45/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 155,101 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light is on . the front brake pads are new. the rears appear in good condition but unable to see the inner pads .

Fail 22 Dec 2023 155,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light is on . the front brake pads are new. the rears appear in good condition but unable to see the inner pads .

Pass 23 Sep 2022 144,566 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 142,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 142,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 127,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 127,920 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 117,499 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 108,152 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Feb 2017 96,695 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,854 miles

no emissions print out no acceleration detected

Fail 7 Mar 2016 87,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,041 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,857 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 61,857 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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PK60 WBU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PK60 WBU, 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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PK60 WBU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2010.

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