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VX60 HCF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,613 mi
Last recorded120,613 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX60 HCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 120,613 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 118,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,827 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 110,826 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2020 101,132 miles

Zero Emitter,No Smoke readings available

Pass 5 Oct 2019 91,286 miles

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

Offside Front Brake Backplate loose

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,458 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 85,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front unable to view inner brake pads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,298 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 83,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,592 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 71,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,777 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,009 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,875 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 HCF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX60 HCF, 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 VX60 HCF registered?

VX60 HCF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2010.

Is VX60 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX60 HCF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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