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SM60 KAX

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,330 mi
Last recorded156,330 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 KAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 156,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2025 136,968 miles

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

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

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

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2025 136,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2024 121,656 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 113,052 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,273 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 111,273 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,382 miles

All (front & rear) brake discs slightly corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front & Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,006 miles

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 90,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,882 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 71,249 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 71,148 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2017 59,405 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 59,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 49,398 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,477 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 35,477 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,617 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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SM60 KAX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KAX, 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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SM60 KAX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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