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PE60 RZV

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

178,141 mi
Last recorded178,141 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE60 RZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 178,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Oct 2025 178,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2024 161,180 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2023 152,124 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2022 142,115 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2021 131,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,305 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jan 2020 110,410 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 May 2019 105,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,222 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 92,343 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 82,857 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 72,558 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,588 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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PE60 RZV 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 93.3%.

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 PE60 RZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE60 RZV registered?

PE60 RZV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 October 2010.

Is PE60 RZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE60 RZV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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