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SN60 FRR

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,553 mi
Last recorded126,553 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN60 FRR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 126,553 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 119,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear to inner edge of tyre - advise replacement - (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear to inner edge of tyre - advise replacement - (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 119,637 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear to inner edge of tyre - advise replacement - (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear to inner edge of tyre - advise replacement - (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 114,294 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 114,052 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,415 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 104,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,755 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 93,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 85,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 85,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,514 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,928 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,264 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,298 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,355 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,706 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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SN60 FRR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SN60 FRR, 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 SN60 FRR registered?

SN60 FRR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 September 2010.

Is SN60 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN60 FRR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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