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VU60 JCY

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,984 mi
Last recorded105,984 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 JCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,984 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,831 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 100,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 100,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R17 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,181 miles

Both rear tyres edges worn

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,543 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 85,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 81,278 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,844 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 60,503 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly mis shaped

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,157 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 50,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,140 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 JCY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU60 JCY, 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 VU60 JCY registered?

VU60 JCY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is VU60 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU60 JCY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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