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DV60 ZPF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,500 mi
Last recorded168,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV60 ZPF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 168,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 159,435 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 159,434 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 151,082 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 151,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 144,519 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 144,519 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 134,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 134,533 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 120,890 miles

O/S/R tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,658 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,227 miles

both rear tyre worn low on inner edge

under tray fitted

wet test

Pass 23 Jan 2016 79,220 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 65,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,206 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DV60 ZPF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV60 ZPF, 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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DV60 ZPF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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