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RK60 UYO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,773 mi
Last recorded168,773 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK60 UYO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 168,773 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 161,875 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 139,023 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 126,984 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 113,513 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 May 2021 104,941 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 96,512 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,324 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 80,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm, which strut bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm, which strut bots to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm, which strut bolts to. Bushing where strut bolts to, the arm is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,829 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,027 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,671 miles

engine covers and under trays

Fail 8 Jun 2016 32,671 miles

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

engine covers and under trays

Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,615 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 20,641 miles

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 UYO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYO, 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 UYO registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK60 UYO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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