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WR60 WVY

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,619 mi
Last recorded138,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR60 WVY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 138,619 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 122,532 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 109,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 107,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 97,216 miles

Rear diff damp

Fail 28 Apr 2022 97,216 miles

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

Rear diff damp

Pass 30 Apr 2021 89,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 89,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,824 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,728 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,239 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 13 Apr 2018 80,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions too low to register

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,917 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 74,817 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,143 miles

all tyres worn low on tread

top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2015 62,053 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and both rear tyres worn 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre balding on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,865 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 34,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WVY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WVY, 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 WVY registered?

WR60 WVY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2010.

Is WR60 WVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR60 WVY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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