2010 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DV60 VGG
2010 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 140,852 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
DV60 VGG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 140,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DV60 VGG Mileage History
- 01/10/201345,953 mi
- 03/10/201454,680 mi+8,727 mi
- 03/10/201454,680 mi
- 07/10/201560,108 mi+5,428 mi
- 03/10/201665,287 mi+5,179 mi
- 19/09/201775,203 mi+9,916 mi
- 10/09/201882,553 mi+7,350 mi
- 11/09/201882,553 mi
- 24/09/201990,336 mi+7,783 mi
- 01/10/202096,643 mi+6,307 mi
- 06/10/202096,643 mi
- 20/09/2021105,448 mi+8,805 mi
- 21/09/2021105,460 mi+12 mi
- 05/10/2022114,071 mi+8,611 mi
- 06/10/2022114,072 mi+1 mi
- 12/06/2023115,757 mi+1,685 mi
- 14/06/2024120,978 mi+5,221 mi
- 14/05/2026140,852 mi+19,874 mi
Average of roughly 7,522 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
DV60 VGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 520 (DV60 VGG) between October 2013 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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