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RE60 DVL

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

214,393 mi
Last recorded214,393 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE60 DVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 214,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 192,022 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 170,560 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 146,213 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 124,272 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 124,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,885 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,466 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 87,395 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 87,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,267 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 75,267 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,037 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 64,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner brake pads worn close to the limit.

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 53,042 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner brake pads worn close to the limit.

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear inner brake pads 80% worn.

damage wheel rims.

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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RE60 DVL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black 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 RE60 DVL, 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 RE60 DVL registered?

RE60 DVL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2010.

Is RE60 DVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE60 DVL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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