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VX60 HBP

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX60 HBP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 112,462 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 108,000 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres slight wear inner edge/sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil staining (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 99,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed don not drive till replaced (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked between tread exposing cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil staining (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 92,035 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 84,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 77,606 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 77,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 71,078 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 65,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,092 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,214 miles

Offside Rear for lamp lens damaged

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 19 Apr 2016 43,499 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,184 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 25,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 17,471 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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VX60 HBP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VX60 HBP, 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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VX60 HBP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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