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VX60 LCA

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,098 mi
Last recorded131,098 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 131,098 miles

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 131,081 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 121,925 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 119,339 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 119,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 113,476 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 113,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 109,044 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 109,044 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,779 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 89,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 89,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,847 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,217 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 495,869 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW TREAD DEPTH [3mm]

Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,774 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 44,667 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 LCA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

VX60 LCA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 2010.

Is VX60 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX60 LCA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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