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BU60 ZHA

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

206,568 mi
Last recorded206,568 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU60 ZHA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 206,568 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 206,568 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 205,136 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transsmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 205,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transsmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 190,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 8 Oct 2020 190,101 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 29 Aug 2019 183,430 miles

Offside front body damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2019 183,429 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside front body damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 May 2017 164,026 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2017 164,026 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 144,060 miles

Engine & Under tray(s) fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE) (FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 144,060 miles

Engine & Under tray(s) fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE) (FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 119,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 100,641 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 100,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 ZHA 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 53.3%.

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 BU60 ZHA, 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 BU60 ZHA registered?

BU60 ZHA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2010.

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