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FD59 EZP

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,860 mi
Last recorded168,860 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 EZP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 168,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 168,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 163,661 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 163,661 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 153,932 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 153,932 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 144,187 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 144,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 134,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 119,942 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 110,124 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 100,423 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,016 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,473 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre wearing bold on outer edge.

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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FD59 EZP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD59 EZP, 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 FD59 EZP registered?

FD59 EZP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is FD59 EZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD59 EZP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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