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AV60 KZS

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,527 mi
Last recorded173,527 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 KZS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 173,527 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 173,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 165,309 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 155,144 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 155,095 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 150,952 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 140,876 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 140,473 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 130,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 118,153 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 117,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 103,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,472 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,545 miles

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outside edge

nearside rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

offside rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 55,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AV60 KZS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV60 KZS, 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 AV60 KZS?

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What year was AV60 KZS registered?

AV60 KZS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2010.

Is AV60 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV60 KZS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV60 KZS have outstanding finance?

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