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SP60 SDZ

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,805 mi
Last recorded143,805 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 SDZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 143,805 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 140,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 137,714 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 133,108 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 129,292 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 124,546 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 124,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn attached to shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,765 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 118,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 108,687 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,415 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 97,315 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,794 miles

parking brake button damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2017 88,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake button damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,540 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,926 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,361 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,151 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

both rear tyres on limit

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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SP60 SDZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP60 SDZ, 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 SP60 SDZ registered?

SP60 SDZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is SP60 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP60 SDZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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