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MA60 ZDC

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,832 mi
Last recorded149,832 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA60 ZDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 149,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 146,274 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 146,274 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 143,435 miles

TPMS ON DASH

UNDERBODY COVERS DAMAGED

UNDERTRAY MISSING

BULB WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Front FRONT BUMPER AND REG PLATE DAMAGED

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

LOWER STEERING WHEEL COLUMB COVER MISSING

MAJOR OIL LEAK

Nearside N/S SIDE SKIRT DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R TYRE WORN TO 3MM AND BOLD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 25 May 2021 143,326 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST FRONT JOINT HAS MAJOR LEAK AND FLEXI CRACKED (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high N/S/F HEADLIGHT AIM TOO LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low O/S/F HEADLIGHT AIM TOO LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S/R SHOCK MAJOR OIL LEAK NOT RESISTANCE (5.3.2 (b))

BULB WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Front FRONT BUMPER AND REG PLATE DAMAGED

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

LOWER STEERING WHEEL COLUMB COVER MISSING

MAJOR OIL LEAK

Nearside N/S SIDE SKIRT DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R TYRE WORN TO 3MM AND BOLD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH

TPMS ON DASH

UNDERBODY COVERS DAMAGED

UNDERTRAY MISSING

Pass 22 Jun 2020 134,014 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (fitted to vehicles before 1 January 2012)

Fail 19 Jun 2020 134,014 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (fitted to vehicles before 1 January 2012)

Pass 1 May 2019 126,294 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 116,136 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 116,136 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 105,993 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 105,993 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy vibration in vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,213 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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MA60 ZDC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA60 ZDC, 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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MA60 ZDC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 October 2010.

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