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DV60 ZPS

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,413 mi
Last recorded178,413 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV60 ZPS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 178,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 169,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 163,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BUMPER

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 156,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 156,224 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 151,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 151,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 147,237 miles

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number missing from door shut, still displayed in window. (area has been painted inner door shut)

Fail 23 Jan 2021 147,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number missing from door shut, still displayed in window. (area has been painted inner door shut)

Pass 11 Jul 2019 139,907 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 129,652 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 122,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 111,988 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 101,835 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,002 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 ZPS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV60 ZPS, 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 ZPS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2010.

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