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RK60 UOD

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,891 mi
Last recorded196,891 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK60 UOD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 196,891 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 184,979 miles

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

engine cover under trays and belly pan fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2022 184,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover under trays and belly pan fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2021 177,560 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 167,696 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 155,213 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 155,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Offside Front jacking block missing

Pass 11 Aug 2018 141,340 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 141,340 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,422 miles

eml light on

Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,193 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 97,123 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 97,123 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RK60 UOD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RK60 UOD, 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

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What year was RK60 UOD registered?

RK60 UOD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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