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PK60 BNZ

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

218,533 mi
Last recorded218,533 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK60 BNZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 218,533 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 19 Feb 2025 212,148 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 212,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 204,321 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 198,647 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Feb 2023 198,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Feb 2022 188,872 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 16 Feb 2021 178,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 169,935 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2020 169,920 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened DISCS BADLY CORRODED+SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 159,326 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,229 miles

floor trays fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 89,229 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

floor trays fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,454 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,705 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 58,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,961 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,297 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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PK60 BNZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK60 BNZ, 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 PK60 BNZ registered?

PK60 BNZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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