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RO60 RZP

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,907 mi
Last recorded132,907 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO60 RZP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 132,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test various danglies around rear view mirror ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 128,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 123,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2023 120,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 110,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 108,924 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 108,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 104,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 3 Nov 2017 103,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEEN WELDED

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,981 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 74,930 miles

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

Rear both tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2015 74,921 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear both tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2015 74,792 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 64,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,362 miles

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

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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RO60 RZP is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RO60 RZP, 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 RO60 RZP registered?

RO60 RZP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 2010.

Is RO60 RZP safe to buy?

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