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WF60 DJV

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,514 mi
Last recorded181,514 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF60 DJV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 181,514 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 4 May 2024 173,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 164,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 153,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 142,803 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 133,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 123,442 miles

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

TPMS ON

Fail 15 Mar 2019 123,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS ON

Pass 2 Nov 2018 118,618 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,975 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,103 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm under 3/4 tread allowance .inner edge stepped (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/R bump stop broken up

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,884 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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WF60 DJV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WF60 DJV, 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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WF60 DJV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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