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RE60 KZH

2010 BMW 520

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,989 mi
Last recorded162,989 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE60 KZH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 162,989 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 157,809 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 157,747 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 149,360 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 142,243 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 131,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 124,420 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,165 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 114,162 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,602 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,696 miles

Oil leak rear differential

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 77,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak rear differential

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,538 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,679 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,675 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 27,578 miles

Advise early replacment of rear brake pads

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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RE60 KZH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KZH, 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 RE60 KZH registered?

RE60 KZH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 2010.

Is RE60 KZH safe to buy?

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