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VU60 HWM

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,616 mi
Last recorded148,616 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 HWM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 148,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 139,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 131,810 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 124,214 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,462 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,055 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,354 miles

nearside front tyre showing wear

Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 49,227 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

OSF tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,313 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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VU60 HWM is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU60 HWM, 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 VU60 HWM registered?

VU60 HWM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2010.

Is VU60 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU60 HWM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU60 HWM have outstanding finance?

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