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PO60 ZDR

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,242 mi
Last recorded153,242 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO60 ZDR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 153,242 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 149,867 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))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 149,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 145,676 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 145,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 142,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 139,317 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 135,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 131,010 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,818 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 123,026 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 2 Sep 2017 111,242 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 95,361 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,445 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 67,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZDR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZDR, 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 PO60 ZDR registered?

PO60 ZDR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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