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RO60 OPD

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,711 mi
Last recorded228,711 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO60 OPD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 228,711 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view . crack in windscreen on n/s . (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 228,709 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view . crack in windscreen on n/s . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 212,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 211,729 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 182,571 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on.nearside front sensor wire broken

Fail 4 Jul 2024 182,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on.nearside front sensor wire broken

Pass 23 Jun 2023 156,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 6mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 125,361 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Nail in tyre is leaking

Nearside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 5-6mm

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

Offside Front shock absorber lower bush (in lower rear suspension arm) slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

in-car headlight adjusters not working

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2019 117,449 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2019 117,448 miles

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

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

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,549 miles

Nearside Front tyre almost smooth on very outer edge, wearing on very inner - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2018 106,292 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre almost smooth on very outer edge, wearing on very inner - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,288 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,224 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,102 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,089 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,181 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 54,181 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 OPD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPD, 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 OPD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2010.

Is RO60 OPD safe to buy?

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