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SJ60 ZXT

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,796 mi
Last recorded125,796 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ60 ZXT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 125,796 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 125,796 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 120,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 100,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 92,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 92,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,672 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 81,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 68,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,716 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low at 3mm

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low at 3mm

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outside edges both at 3.5mm

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,252 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

air box vibration

exhaust vibration

Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,885 miles

detachable towbar attachment not installed at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

detachable towbar hitch is not present

Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SJ60 ZXT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SJ60 ZXT, 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.

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What year was SJ60 ZXT registered?

SJ60 ZXT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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The MOT history for SJ60 ZXT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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