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AE60 MHZ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

218,805 mi
Last recorded218,805 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE60 MHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 218,805 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 207,429 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 195,919 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 195,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 73% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 185,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 173,315 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 163,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 151,441 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheel off inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 134,930 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 134,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 119,839 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 119,831 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 104,882 miles

engine running so clean it is unable to provide a sample to test

Fail 2 Nov 2016 104,681 miles

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

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

engine running so clean it is unable to provide a sample to test

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,515 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions too clean for reading

n/s/f tyre cuts in side wall and tread area

nearside of vehicle damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2014 80,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emission to clean for a reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs have lip

N/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall and tread area

Near side of vehicle has damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outer sidewall 225/55r17 run-flat

rear diff mounting bush is starting to split

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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AE60 MHZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE60 MHZ, 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 AE60 MHZ registered?

AE60 MHZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2010.

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