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WV60 HOA

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,870 mi
Last recorded140,870 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV60 HOA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 140,870 miles

Engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 134,054 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2023 128,822 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2022 122,073 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 122,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,498 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2019 103,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,271 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,439 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,199 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 63,199 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,134 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,599 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 53,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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WV60 HOA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV60 HOA, 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 WV60 HOA registered?

WV60 HOA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2010.

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The MOT history for WV60 HOA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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