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VK60 HZD

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,637 mi
Last recorded146,637 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK60 HZD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 146,637 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blockage (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front, lower, rear suspension arm ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing and side skirt / outer sill damaged but no sharp edges exposed

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 146,525 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower, rear suspension arm bushes and ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill and side skirt damaged but no sharp edges and secure

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 146,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced inside lens full of water and condensation so that light output is reduced and beam pattern incorrect (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, rear suspension arm bushes and ball joints worn on each arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill and side skirt damaged

Rear prop-shaft rubber coupling, flange worn and split

Pass 22 Oct 2021 145,051 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,345 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,808 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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VK60 HZD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HZD, 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 HZD registered?

VK60 HZD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 October 2010.

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