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AV59 ZMU

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

218,995 mi
Last recorded218,995 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ZMU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 218,995 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 218,995 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jul 2022 210,492 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 203,005 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 203,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 199,017 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 186,946 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 186,946 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 173,026 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 173,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 157,525 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 138,189 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 137,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 116,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions emits to low to record a reading

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,918 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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AV59 ZMU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV59 ZMU, 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 AV59 ZMU registered?

AV59 ZMU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 February 2010.

Is AV59 ZMU safe to buy?

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