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VU60 JKJ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,121 mi
Last recorded162,121 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 JKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 162,121 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 157,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 150,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 139,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 123,390 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 105,149 miles

Both rear brake back plates loose

NSF brake pad sensor wire chaffed through on wheel

Play in OSF lower swivel rear of two

Pass 25 Aug 2018 89,915 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 89,915 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Brake pads. rear (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,247 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 76,247 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,284 miles

Front Brake Pads Worn Thin.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,758 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,852 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 JKJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

VU60 JKJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2010.

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The MOT history for VU60 JKJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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