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BU60 ZYR

2010 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

255,035 mi
Last recorded255,035 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU60 ZYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 255,035 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 255,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 240,349 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 222,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 204,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 204,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 178,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 166,420 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 166,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 138,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 126,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,206 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,401 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,853 miles

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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 ZYR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU60 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

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

Is BU60 ZYR safe to buy?

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