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AU60 ZFW

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

287,803 mi
Last recorded287,803 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU60 ZFW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 287,803 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 287,803 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Feb 2024 284,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak @ rear differential

Fail 28 Feb 2024 284,172 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak @ rear differential

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 278,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 278,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 267,148 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 267,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 255,470 miles

rear propshaft rubber in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2020 242,516 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 242,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 227,981 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 227,981 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 219,526 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 212,596 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable wear to front brake pads and discs.

Pass 13 May 2017 197,671 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Front brake pads and discs wearing low.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

N/S front shock absorber bottom bush starting to deteriorate.

Propshaft rear rubber doughnut starting to deteriorate.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 194,549 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Slight wear to N/S rear tyre.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 194,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Slight wear to N/S rear tyre.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 171,095 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Front brake discs wearing low.

Just acceptable wear to front brake pads.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

N/S front lower shock absorber bush starting to deteriorate.

Slight wear to rear brake pads.

Pass 11 May 2016 148,123 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 143,484 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 138,511 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 225/55/r17-97y

Pass 2 May 2015 121,426 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge

Fail 2 May 2015 121,426 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 116,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 116,032 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU60 ZFW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU60 ZFW, 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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AU60 ZFW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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