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RV60 WHW

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,059 mi
Last recorded182,059 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV60 WHW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 182,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 173,827 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 168,119 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 166,821 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 166,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 159,475 miles

Rear rear tyres have different load ratings

protective covers fitted obstructing view of several components

Fail 22 Jul 2021 159,465 miles

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

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

Rear rear tyres have different load ratings

protective covers fitted obstructing view of several components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 151,704 miles

some components are hidden by protective covers

Fail 10 Sep 2019 151,694 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

some components are hidden by protective covers

Pass 31 Aug 2018 138,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 128,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,874 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,686 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,450 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 79,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust smoke density too low to operate the smoke meter hence no readout available.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WHW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WHW, 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

How do I check the history of RV60 WHW?

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What year was RV60 WHW registered?

RV60 WHW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2010.

Is RV60 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV60 WHW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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