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WR60 BWJ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,215 mi
Last recorded177,215 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR60 BWJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 177,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 177,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 171,862 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 168,395 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 155,401 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 144,181 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel residue under tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 144,135 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel residue under tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 130,957 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 125,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,310 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 119,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,036 miles

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

Under-tray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 108,031 miles

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

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

Under-tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2017 98,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2017 98,809 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2016 143,965 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2016 143,965 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 130,117 miles

Emission tested was too clean

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2014 71,513 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,820 miles

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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WR60 BWJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR60 BWJ, 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 WR60 BWJ registered?

WR60 BWJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2010.

Is WR60 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR60 BWJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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