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SY60 ZFJ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,258 mi
Last recorded120,258 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 ZFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 120,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 99,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 99,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,553 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,724 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,118 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3/4mm

Fail 1 Nov 2018 57,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner shoulder worn through to cords (tread starting to lift) advised not to drive (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre 3/4mm

Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 15,697 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 12,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 7,623 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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SY60 ZFJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SY60 ZFJ, 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 SY60 ZFJ registered?

SY60 ZFJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is SY60 ZFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY60 ZFJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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