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KY60 VZJ

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,732 mi
Last recorded163,732 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY60 VZJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 163,732 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 154,974 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 145,283 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 148,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Understory fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2022 137,226 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 137,226 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 125,455 miles

Nearside Front tyre has wear on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2021 125,390 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has wear on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 122,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 116,322 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,165 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2018 109,165 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,562 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,176 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,088 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 73,071 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,206 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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KY60 VZJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue 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 KY60 VZJ, 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 KY60 VZJ registered?

KY60 VZJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 September 2010.

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