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WR60 WLZ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,726 mi
Last recorded126,726 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 126,726 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 119,639 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 110,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 100,366 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,660 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,482 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 83,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,842 miles

Engine covers/under trays fitted restricting inspection to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and cracked. Replacement advised. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and cracked. Replacement advised. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,824 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,850 miles

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

Offside Front 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 17 Nov 2015 39,007 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,956 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 23,969 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge.

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 WLZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WR60 WLZ, 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 WR60 WLZ registered?

WR60 WLZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2010.

Is WR60 WLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR60 WLZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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