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DU60 ZGX

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,219 mi
Last recorded164,219 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU60 ZGX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 164,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 157,312 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,432 miles

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged n/s rear seat belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 136,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged n/s rear seat belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 117,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 117,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 99,142 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 98,161 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,878 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,111 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has two cuts on inner sidewall.

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 37,769 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has two cuts on inner sidewall.

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,563 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,134 miles

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

engine cover plus under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 18,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 11,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU60 ZGX 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 72.2%.

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 DU60 ZGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU60 ZGX registered?

DU60 ZGX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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