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WN60 BSX

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,233 mi
Last recorded187,233 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN60 BSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 187,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 184,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 184,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 180,254 miles

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

Vehicle under-cover's present.

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

Pass 31 May 2022 176,504 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 172,483 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 160,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 153,583 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 145,743 miles

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

Offside Rear no plate lamp is damaged

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 145,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear no plate lamp is damaged

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 145,606 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 295/30/20 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front undertrays damaged

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Nov 2016 123,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 119,559 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 109,894 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,892 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,981 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 89,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WN60 BSX 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 76.5%.

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 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 WN60 BSX, 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 WN60 BSX registered?

WN60 BSX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is WN60 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN60 BSX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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