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SK60 MBU

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,957 mi
Last recorded193,957 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK60 MBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 193,957 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 193,892 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil dripping on exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat head lamp not moving (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 182,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 161,876 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 157,824 miles

rear differential bushes slightly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2022 157,806 miles

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

rear differential bushes slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2021 141,954 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 139,438 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 135,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 130,655 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 130,655 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 128,047 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,581 miles

Advise undertrays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 104,448 miles

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

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

Advise undertrays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak at differential

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 87,247 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak at differential

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 68,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SK60 MBU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK60 MBU, 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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SK60 MBU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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