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RV60 FCX

2010 BMW 520

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,191 mi
Last recorded140,191 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV60 FCX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 140,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 135,382 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 131,473 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 128,217 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 128,217 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 123,736 miles

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

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 123,368 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 123,032 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,581 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 107,905 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2019 107,557 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 102,304 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,032 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,265 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,529 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 35,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,902 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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RV60 FCX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV60 FCX, 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 RV60 FCX registered?

RV60 FCX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2010.

Is RV60 FCX safe to buy?

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