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VN60 OKJ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,418 mi
Last recorded168,418 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN60 OKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 168,418 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 145,898 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 142,134 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 222,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 133,630 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 133,526 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 128,093 miles

Front Windscreen chipped.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted, unable inspecting checkable items

Pass 14 Feb 2018 120,835 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 110,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 101,875 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear pads aprox 3mm

offside rear tyre aprx 2to 3mm

Fail 29 Jan 2016 101,814 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear pads aprox 3mm

offside rear tyre aprx 2to 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2015 89,950 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,006 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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VN60 OKJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VN60 OKJ, 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 VN60 OKJ registered?

VN60 OKJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 December 2010.

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