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RO60 ZRF

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,950 mi
Last recorded196,950 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 196,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 185,298 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 174,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 150,089 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 150,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 131,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 118,370 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2020 106,772 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 89,830 miles

Brake wear sensor illuminates

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm/NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/lipped

under-trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 89,830 miles

Brake wear sensor illuminates

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm/NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/lipped

under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 798,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 71,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,338 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges.

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 55,338 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges.

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

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

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 ZRF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

RO60 ZRF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2010.

Is RO60 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO60 ZRF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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