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SM60 CTK

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,757 mi
Last recorded156,757 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 CTK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 156,757 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 156,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 145,046 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 125,006 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,891 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 104,708 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 104,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 102,426 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 95,405 miles

Brake pads warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,555 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,844 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2017 69,803 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,351 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 57,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,561 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 42,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 24,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SM60 CTK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver 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 SM60 CTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM60 CTK registered?

SM60 CTK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2010.

Is SM60 CTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM60 CTK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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