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SP60 ZBT

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,024 mi
Last recorded161,024 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 ZBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 161,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 156,742 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted blocking visual inspection of components

Fail 22 Mar 2024 156,674 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted blocking visual inspection of components

Pass 28 Mar 2023 150,959 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 150,958 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 146,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 141,001 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 140,738 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 140,707 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,458 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,754 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 59,754 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 50,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 May 2015 50,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 41,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 33,847 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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SP60 ZBT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey 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 SP60 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

SP60 ZBT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 October 2010.

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