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SA60 GFK

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,274 mi
Last recorded149,274 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA60 GFK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 149,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 141,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 132,314 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 132,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 132,031 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2022 132,031 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2021 126,775 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 126,775 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 123,564 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 116,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,516 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,417 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 93,417 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 88,050 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower, rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,920 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower, rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,102 miles

Offside Front try Tyre wearing to outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,072 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,489 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing across screen

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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SA60 GFK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SA60 GFK, 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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What year was SA60 GFK registered?

SA60 GFK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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