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PO60 ZCE

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,001 mi
Last recorded165,001 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO60 ZCE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 165,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 165,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 151,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 151,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 127,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

smell of diesel under bonnet unable to check due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2024 127,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

smell of diesel under bonnet unable to check due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2023 123,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 123,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 119,460 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 107,451 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,209 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 84,952 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,642 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,927 miles

F/wipers worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush[bottom arm] (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush[bottom arm] (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,798 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,098 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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PO60 ZCE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 PO60 ZCE, 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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PO60 ZCE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2010.

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