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RK60 XHV

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,242 mi
Last recorded189,242 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK60 XHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 189,242 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 189,242 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 189,237 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder slap in middle of view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges various wires trailing over battery, some disconnected and floating loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angel eye type (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing thread looks ok (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear GLASS MISSING (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep splits all round shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off irish reg plates behind uk reg no (0.1 (a))

Offside vin number on b post incomplete/damaged

i-drive appears inoperative

Fail 16 Aug 2024 189,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Apr 2023 187,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 174,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 170,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 162,984 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 156,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)

both offside wheels slightly buckled

Pass 21 Sep 2016 146,493 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 132,419 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,973 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 88,548 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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RK60 XHV is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XHV, 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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RK60 XHV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2010.

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