2010 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · VA60 UXO
2010 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 84,986 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,986 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.
VA60 UXO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 84,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VA60 UXO Mileage History
- 03/08/202376,121 mi
- 06/08/202479,319 mi+3,198 mi
- 06/08/202479,320 mi+1 mi
- 13/08/202582,829 mi+3,509 mi
- 31/03/202684,986 mi+2,157 mi
Average of roughly 3,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA60 UXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 520 (VA60 UXO) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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