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AU60 ZGV

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,154 mi
Last recorded98,154 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 98,154 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 91,692 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 89,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 88,159 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,475 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 82,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 79,783 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,366 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 59,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,631 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear corrosion on disc edges

Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,641 miles

corrosion on disc edges

Fail 13 Feb 2017 56,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on disc edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,846 miles

light corrosion on disc edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,000 miles

light corrosion on disc edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,999 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 42,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

light corrosion on rear discs

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,042 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 ZGV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV registered?

AU60 ZGV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is AU60 ZGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU60 ZGV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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