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SG60 GUJ

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,933 mi
Last recorded116,933 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG60 GUJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 116,933 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 107,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 107,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 101,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 93,890 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 81,437 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 81,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only at test 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 Apr 2020 73,903 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,892 miles

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

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

under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 2 Apr 2019 68,891 miles

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

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

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

under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,979 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,979 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,032 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm only at test

Fail 4 Apr 2017 56,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost straight arm (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm only at test

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,189 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 47,189 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 32,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 32,563 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 21,275 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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SG60 GUJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG60 GUJ, 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 SG60 GUJ registered?

SG60 GUJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2010.

Is SG60 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG60 GUJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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