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RO60 VZR

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,836 mi
Last recorded165,836 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO60 VZR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 165,836 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 160,639 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Indicating Brake pads but need replacing but all new (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Rear Diff mounting rubbers

Pass 23 Feb 2024 157,076 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective Diff support mount bracket cracking

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both shoulders slightly but within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder but within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 157,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective Diff support mount bracket cracking

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both shoulders slightly but within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder but within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front pipe to centre section insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2023 153,428 miles

Front airline cracks in both front tyres

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 153,422 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear rear prop shaft coupling starting to crack

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 148,593 miles

Rear tyres close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 22 Jan 2021 137,829 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 130,894 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 130,894 miles

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear diff mounting bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads could be thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,517 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 119,517 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont couple up (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 106,294 miles

Rear tyres close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,169 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,129 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,298 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 72,871 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,697 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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RO60 VZR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black 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 RO60 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

RO60 VZR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2010.

Is RO60 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO60 VZR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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