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SA60 XUJ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,633 mi
Last recorded100,633 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA60 XUJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 100,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing more on edges and perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 79,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 79,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,424 miles

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2023 72,422 miles

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

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,920 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2022 66,920 miles

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

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2021 59,152 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2020 52,974 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 41,925 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 36,291 miles

Electronic park brake control button broken and sharp

Engine covers fitted obscuring under bonnet components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle under guards fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,721 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 27,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2016 27,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 23,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 19,102 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 11,872 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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SA60 XUJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XUJ, 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 SA60 XUJ?

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What year was SA60 XUJ registered?

SA60 XUJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2010.

Is SA60 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA60 XUJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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