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SP60 VLD

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,988 mi
Last recorded169,988 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 VLD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 169,988 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Pass 20 May 2025 156,104 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 146,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 138,210 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 128,712 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,609 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2020 117,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,053 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2019 104,053 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2018 95,726 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 82,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 21 May 2016 67,604 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 67,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55r17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55r17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,869 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,964 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 33,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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 VLD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLD, 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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SP60 VLD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2010.

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