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BJ60 NZO

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,388 mi
Last recorded132,388 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ60 NZO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 132,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 130,013 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2024 123,844 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 122,585 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 122,549 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,704 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,195 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 114,122 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 110,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,870 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 98,997 miles

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

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

advise tracking due to tyre wear on front tyre edges

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 75,106 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,360 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,140 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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BJ60 NZO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ60 NZO, 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 BJ60 NZO registered?

BJ60 NZO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2010.

Is BJ60 NZO safe to buy?

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