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WR60 SGZ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,310 mi
Last recorded179,310 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR60 SGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 179,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 161,155 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 141,224 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 141,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 116,975 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 116,975 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 108,792 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,248 miles

undersheilds restricting underside view

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,249 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,666 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 80,665 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,845 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,800 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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WR60 SGZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WR60 SGZ, 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

How do I check the history of WR60 SGZ?

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What year was WR60 SGZ registered?

WR60 SGZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2010.

Is WR60 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR60 SGZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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