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BU60 ZFV

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,962 mi
Last recorded163,962 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU60 ZFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 163,962 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 157,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower ball joint dust covers twisted

covers fitted to vehicle floor preventing full access to all components

Pass 2 Sep 2020 148,855 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 1 Sep 2020 148,850 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2019 140,709 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge clos to limit 1.8mm im midle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge clos to limit 1.8mm im midle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,538 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm ball joint has play. straight arm not the curved one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner rear diff has oil leak due to off side seal leaking

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split open rear propshaft to diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,128 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,063 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,491 miles

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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BU60 ZFV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BU60 ZFV, 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 BU60 ZFV registered?

BU60 ZFV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is BU60 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU60 ZFV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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