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PO60 ZFF

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,484 mi
Last recorded156,484 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 156,484 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner rack end

Fail 1 Mar 2023 156,404 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front slight play inner rack end

Pass 10 Aug 2022 147,499 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 147,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 146,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 144,847 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 139,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 132,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 126,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,623 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 117,622 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,447 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)

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

Under trays fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,558 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,252 miles

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 ZFF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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