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VK60 WKZ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,259 mi
Last recorded154,259 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK60 WKZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 154,259 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 143,656 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 143,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 128,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,667 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 110,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 103,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 86,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play.

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 86,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play.

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,874 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inside edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2016 76,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-55-R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-55-R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inside edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,761 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 66,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Nov 2014 54,807 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,819 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VK60 WKZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WKZ, 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 VK60 WKZ registered?

VK60 WKZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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