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VN60 TUH

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,113 mi
Last recorded174,113 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 174,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting has lift (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 170,244 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 170,243 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 165,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Aug 2022 165,508 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 156,867 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 149,437 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 149,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 138,933 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,605 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 113,605 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Rear Two child seats fitted in rear not allowing inspection of seat belts.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,747 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front car jacking block missing

offside rear brake pad wire not fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TUH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN60 TUH, 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 TUH registered?

VN60 TUH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2010.

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