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2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

205,048 mi
Last recorded205,048 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH60 XBD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 205,048 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 199,072 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 195,687 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 190,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 184,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 181,706 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 178,292 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 173,831 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 168,929 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2018 168,929 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 165,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 160,765 miles

Offside under body cover fitted and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 157,082 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 118,218 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XBD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SH60 XBD, 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 XBD registered?

SH60 XBD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 2010.

Is SH60 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH60 XBD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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