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SY60 VCM

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,217 mi
Last recorded121,217 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 VCM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 121,217 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 118,934 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2019 107,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel shows a welding repair to its inner bead

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,330 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,671 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 41,206 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,783 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,188 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 31,187 miles

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

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

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 VCM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

SY60 VCM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 October 2010.

Is SY60 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY60 VCM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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