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RO60 ENP

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,257 mi
Last recorded122,257 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 122,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 111,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2024 101,298 miles

Rear All 3 rear differential bushes are getting worn and perished

Fail 29 Mar 2024 101,166 miles

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

Rear All 3 rear differential bushes are getting worn and perished

Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,546 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 22 Mar 2023 90,400 miles

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

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Mar 2022 78,144 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 69,726 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Apr 2020 64,111 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,366 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Mar 2019 56,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,626 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 49,617 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,087 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 25,149 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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RO60 ENP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 RO60 ENP, 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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RO60 ENP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 October 2010.

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