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OY60 XZC

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,254 mi
Last recorded155,254 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY60 XZC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 155,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 149,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 143,907 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 143,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 137,659 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front slightly cracking or perishing outer - both (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and bay covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 131,140 miles

Central Front Engine/ body covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 123,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 115,891 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 115,891 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,765 miles

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

low emissions detected

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,415 miles

brake pad warning light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,197 miles

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

plastic underguards restricting various checks under car

Fail 30 Sep 2016 92,171 miles

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

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

plastic underguards restricting various checks under car

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,403 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing to inspect seatbelt

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring large proportion of components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,592 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,714 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 22,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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OY60 XZC is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY60 XZC, 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 OY60 XZC registered?

OY60 XZC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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