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SP60 VKJ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,029 mi
Last recorded151,029 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 VKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 151,029 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 142,919 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 229,957 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 131,833 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 131,833 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 198,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 117,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,184 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 110,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 110,171 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,766 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 75,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 69,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2013 53,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,227 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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SP60 VKJ 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 66.7%.

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 SP60 VKJ, 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 SP60 VKJ registered?

SP60 VKJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2010.

Is SP60 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP60 VKJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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