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SV60 ZSJ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,215 mi
Last recorded160,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV60 ZSJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 160,215 miles

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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 133,901 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear differential has slight leak

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,550 miles

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

differential leaking oil.offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2020 111,549 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

differential leaking oil.offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2019 89,092 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 89,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,711 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,424 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2017 49,415 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,500 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 33,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside dip beam bulb poorly fitted light output not reduced

Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SV60 ZSJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SV60 ZSJ, 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 SV60 ZSJ registered?

SV60 ZSJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 24 December 2010.

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The MOT history for SV60 ZSJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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