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NL60 ZUD

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,302 mi
Last recorded158,302 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL60 ZUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 158,302 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 158,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 144,530 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 130,789 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 130,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 120,286 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,778 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 99,550 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,328 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,182 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 62,994 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,789 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,431 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edege

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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NL60 ZUD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL60 ZUD, 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 NL60 ZUD registered?

NL60 ZUD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2010.

Is NL60 ZUD safe to buy?

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