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RE60 FLZ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,742 mi
Last recorded229,742 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE60 FLZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 229,742 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both (5.3.5 (b) (i))

stone chip

Pass 10 Mar 2025 209,895 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 197,858 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

smoke emissions too low for test equipment

Pass 16 Feb 2023 185,209 miles

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

smoke emissions too low for test equipment

Fail 15 Feb 2023 185,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

smoke emissions too low for test equipment

Pass 3 Mar 2022 173,955 miles

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

smoke emissions too low for test equipment

Fail 3 Mar 2022 173,955 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s & o/s lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

smoke emissions too low for test equipment

Pass 10 Mar 2021 163,388 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 153,874 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 133,645 miles

smoke emissions too low for test equipment

Fail 7 Mar 2019 133,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

smoke emissions too low for test equipment

Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,319 miles

Emissions too low for test equipment

Fail 27 Feb 2018 113,319 miles

Emissions too low for test equipment

Headlamp aim too high N/S and O/S (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,239 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 94,239 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,303 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 89,294 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 77,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,272 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,266 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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RE60 FLZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE60 FLZ, 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 RE60 FLZ registered?

RE60 FLZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2010.

Is RE60 FLZ safe to buy?

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