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SH60 VEK

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,433 mi
Last recorded139,433 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH60 VEK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 139,433 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,651 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 136,453 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 136,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 129,815 miles

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

Rear axle or diff, has a slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 121,485 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 121,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 121,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 98,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2014 78,245 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,465 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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SH60 VEK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH60 VEK, 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 SH60 VEK registered?

SH60 VEK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 2010.

Is SH60 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH60 VEK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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