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RK60 XHU

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,825 mi
Last recorded87,825 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK60 XHU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 87,825 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 87,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 85,217 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm that is straight. Also the offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,959 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 75,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,068 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,020 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,003 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,646 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,667 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,707 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,559 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 37,556 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 25,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XHU is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

RK60 XHU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 September 2010.

Is RK60 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK60 XHU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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