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WJ60 DWM

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,371 mi
Last recorded124,371 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ60 DWM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 124,371 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 124,371 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,756 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 113,756 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 109,527 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2023 109,527 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 104,156 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2022 104,154 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,446 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,876 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 96,859 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,160 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fit

Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 86,801 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,936 miles

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

rear brake pads starting to get low - keep in check

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,133 miles

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

slight lift both front lower ball joints

Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight lift both front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,678 miles

n.s r tyre wearing unevenly outer edge, keep in check

slight wear o.s inner rack joint

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,893 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 58,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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WJ60 DWM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WJ60 DWM, 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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What year was WJ60 DWM registered?

WJ60 DWM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2010.

Is WJ60 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ60 DWM shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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