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RO60 BTU

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,024 mi
Last recorded135,024 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO60 BTU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 135,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 128,613 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 128,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 122,227 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

o/s dipped beam dim

screen cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2023 122,227 miles

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

o/s dipped beam dim

screen cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,164 miles

screen cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2022 115,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

front inner brake pads

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge plus a nail cttl

screen cracked

tps light on

Pass 9 Sep 2021 105,099 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 105,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,718 miles

Nearside Rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2019 90,199 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 90,199 miles

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

rear brake pads

slight play o/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,495 miles

both front tyre worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,683 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,467 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 33,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RO60 BTU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO60 BTU, 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 RO60 BTU registered?

RO60 BTU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is RO60 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO60 BTU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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