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WL60 BVW

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,051 mi
Last recorded77,051 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL60 BVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 77,051 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Oct 2024 69,415 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 67,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 64,584 miles

under covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,066 miles

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

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

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Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,976 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 39,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,525 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,118 miles

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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WL60 BVW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WL60 BVW, 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 WL60 BVW registered?

WL60 BVW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2010.

Is WL60 BVW safe to buy?

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