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WG60 FOT

2010 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,279 mi
Last recorded116,279 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG60 FOT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 116,279 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 116,277 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 91,287 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 91,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,845 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 79,885 miles

Rear Rear tyres Non Runflat Front Tyres Runflat

Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,645 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 77,645 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,321 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 75,319 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 61,098 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,613 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,353 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WG60 FOT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WG60 FOT, 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 WG60 FOT registered?

WG60 FOT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is WG60 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG60 FOT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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