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RK60 XJZ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,082 mi
Last recorded114,082 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK60 XJZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,082 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 104,711 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 99,392 miles

brake warning light on dash.

engine & under covers.

tyre warning light light on dash.

Fail 21 Aug 2023 99,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on dash.

engine & under covers.

tyre warning light light on dash.

Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,057 miles

check brake pads warning light on dash pads all OK.

engine & under covers.

Fail 11 Aug 2022 96,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (shocker arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

check brake pads warning light on dash pads all OK.

engine & under covers.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

check brake pads warning light on dash brake pads all ok .

engine & under covers.

Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,656 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

check brake pads warning light on dash brake pads all ok .

engine & under covers.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 88,260 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine & under covers.

Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,908 miles

engine & under covers fitted.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 81,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating offside front (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,058 miles

engine & under covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs very worn

Fail 16 Aug 2013 58,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs very worn

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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RK60 XJZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RK60 XJZ, 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 RK60 XJZ registered?

RK60 XJZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is RK60 XJZ safe to buy?

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