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SK60 VVR

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,920 mi
Last recorded183,920 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 183,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 152,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 136,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 121,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 101,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,980 miles

Central Underbody tray damage (part missing )

Nearside Front Inner wing covers damage

Nearside Front body damage

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

trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2019 87,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Underbody tray damage (part missing )

Nearside Front Inner wing covers damage

Nearside Front body damage

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

trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Aug 2019 87,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front body damage

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,258 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 84,258 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,073 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 84,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

needs inflation kit

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,709 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,314 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,132 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

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

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

oil leak @ rear diff

Fail 12 Aug 2015 58,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner face cracked (4.2.B.1a)

Both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

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

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

oil leak @ rear diff

Pass 25 Aug 2014 50,012 miles

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

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

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

slight oil residue on differential

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,167 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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SK60 VVR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VVR, 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 SK60 VVR registered?

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

Is SK60 VVR safe to buy?

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