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VE60 PUJ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,704 mi
Last recorded157,704 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 PUJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 157,704 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 151,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 151,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 146,817 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 146,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 142,182 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 138,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 133,510 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 132,449 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 126,060 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 117,246 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 104,369 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 104,369 miles

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,950 miles

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

Nearside 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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VE60 PUJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE60 PUJ, 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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VE60 PUJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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