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VU60 XHS

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,944 mi
Last recorded183,944 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 183,944 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 183,294 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025
Fail 9 Jan 2025 170,203 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 155,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 151,752 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 144,101 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 138,023 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 137,925 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,801 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 116,684 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,763 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 XHS 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 61.5%.

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 XHS, 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

How do I check the history of VU60 XHS?

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What year was VU60 XHS registered?

VU60 XHS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2010.

Is VU60 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU60 XHS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU60 XHS have outstanding finance?

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