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VK60 DXO

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,335 mi
Last recorded80,335 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK60 DXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,335 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 77,342 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 75,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,273 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,733 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 70,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,381 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre small split in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,659 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,248 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 31,939 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Oct 2013 22,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 22,792 miles

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

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

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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VK60 DXO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VK60 DXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK60 DXO registered?

VK60 DXO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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