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LT60 ZWE

2010 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,169 mi
Last recorded166,169 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT60 ZWE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 166,169 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 166,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 162,238 miles

Front disks shields rusted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 162,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outter edge

both front brake disc heat shield very rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2023 159,122 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 156,644 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 156,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 149,663 miles

Both rear tyres down to 3mm

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 143,307 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 133,338 miles

engine x under covers fitted / slight play both front rear arm bottom ball joints

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,414 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))

engine x under covers fitted

tps light on

Fail 11 Oct 2018 121,414 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

engine x under covers fitted

tps light on

Pass 7 Nov 2017 111,526 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,344 miles

engine cover fitted / number of under trays fitted / slight play in bottom ball joints

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,966 miles

ENGINE X UNDER TRAYS FITTED / FRONT INNER PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/F BEARING / SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM JOINTS /

Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,394 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 80,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,837 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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LT60 ZWE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LT60 ZWE, 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 LT60 ZWE registered?

LT60 ZWE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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