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WJ60 GRZ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,261 mi
Last recorded87,261 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ60 GRZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 83,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,511 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 75,711 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 70,583 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 67,167 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 65,633 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,308 miles

engine under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Jan 2018 59,692 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 56,737 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 52,777 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,038 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,015 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,087 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front and rear brake discs look worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,228 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WJ60 GRZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 WJ60 GRZ, 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 WJ60 GRZ registered?

WJ60 GRZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is WJ60 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ60 GRZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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