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RE60 RWN

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,148 mi
Last recorded151,148 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE60 RWN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 151,148 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 151,148 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 136,451 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 121,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 113,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 113,541 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2021 106,367 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,534 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 91,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2018 91,941 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 88,185 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge,both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,789 miles

undertrays/engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,741 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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RE60 RWN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RWN, 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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RE60 RWN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2010.

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