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TC06 MCK

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,018 mi
Last recorded178,018 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC06 MCK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 178,018 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 167,142 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 167,142 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 158,554 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 152,864 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 147,133 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 142,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 137,954 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 127,327 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 116,674 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,943 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 96,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,842 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 67,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs badly lipped

both front brake discs badly worn and lipped

rear diff has serious oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,895 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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TC06 MCK is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 TC06 MCK, 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 TC06 MCK registered?

TC06 MCK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is TC06 MCK safe to buy?

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