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NA60 ZBV

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

192,102 mi
Last recorded192,102 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA60 ZBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 192,102 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 187,788 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 179,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 179,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 168,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 157,758 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 149,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 136,293 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 123,267 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,402 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 95,686 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,303 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

kiddie seats fitted not all seatbelts checked

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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NA60 ZBV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NA60 ZBV, 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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NA60 ZBV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2010.

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