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WJ60 GUG

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,830 mi
Last recorded145,830 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 145,830 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 145,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 143,381 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 143,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 139,401 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 132,976 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 132,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 122,810 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 114,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,049 miles

under try fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,098 miles

Engine covers

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 58,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers

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

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 38,395 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,319 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GUG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG registered?

WJ60 GUG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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