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SY60 AHO

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,551 mi
Last recorded201,551 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 AHO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 201,551 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 191,357 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 177,246 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 165,964 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 165,721 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 149,950 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 149,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 136,892 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 120,800 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,801 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,916 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 92,915 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,981 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 23 Dec 2015 65,784 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 65,720 miles

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

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

Front brake pads look low

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,011 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SY60 AHO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc 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 SY60 AHO, 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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What year was SY60 AHO registered?

SY60 AHO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2010.

Is SY60 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY60 AHO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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