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VU60 VYG

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

324,344 mi
Last recorded324,344 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 324,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 315,482 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 315,482 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 191,266 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 295,562 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 171,754 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 168,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 168,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 166,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 166,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57 manufactures plate value. (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted obscured view of full inspection check.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 156,668 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 146,252 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 141,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 125,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,253 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VYG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU60 VYG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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