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AU60 ZGK

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,592 mi
Last recorded87,592 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU60 ZGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 87,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 83,966 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 75,796 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 75,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 67,015 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 67,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 65,573 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 64,337 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 63,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 60,298 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 59,617 miles

all 4 tyres perishing and cracking inbetween treads ( 225 55 17 RFT)

all 4 valves on wheels perished and cut

no reading recorded on smoke test due to emissions to clean

undertrays fitted full length of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2017 58,358 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 57,899 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,455 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,641 miles

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 ZGK is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU60 ZGK, 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 AU60 ZGK registered?

AU60 ZGK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is AU60 ZGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU60 ZGK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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