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VU60 ZVD

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,188 mi
Last recorded200,188 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 ZVD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 200,188 miles

both front link arm bushes perished/worn

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f headlight damp

Fail 16 Dec 2024 200,188 miles

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

both front link arm bushes perished/worn

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f headlight damp

Pass 28 Dec 2023 187,266 miles

o/s wing mirror glass damaged

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

both rear tyres 3mm tread and scrubbing on edge

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outside edge

Fail 21 Dec 2023 187,222 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 172,578 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 156,707 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 156,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 144,330 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 135,255 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 123,989 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 123,989 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 108,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 99,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,629 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VU60 ZVD is a 2010 BMW 520 in White 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 VU60 ZVD, 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 VU60 ZVD registered?

VU60 ZVD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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