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SG60 VDK

2010 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,147 mi
Last recorded192,147 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG60 VDK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 192,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 192,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 172,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 150,949 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 124,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 102,439 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 102,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 85,964 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,056 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,187 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 67,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,652 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,960 miles

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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 VDK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDK, 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 SG60 VDK registered?

SG60 VDK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2010.

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