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RV60 VYE

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,865 mi
Last recorded147,865 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV60 VYE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 147,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 147,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 137,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 127,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bush worn/perishing. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft rubber coupling perishing/splitting. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front suspension arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges getting close to cords in some places.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 13 Sep 2023 127,486 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bush worn/perishing. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft rubber coupling perishing/splitting. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front suspension arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges getting close to cords in some places.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 119,093 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 119,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear suspension arm loose, bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 109,963 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm rear ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 109,963 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm rear ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 103,228 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front and rear lightly perishing. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 103,227 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front and rear lightly perishing. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,394 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 96,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,274 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,704 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower rear ball joints. (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,696 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,751 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 1,204 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 VYE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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