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FH10 ZZC

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,799 mi
Last recorded219,799 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH10 ZZC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 219,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 219,794 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 219,547 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 219,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 215,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 206,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body has cover /tray fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 206,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2017 196,340 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 189,314 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 174,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine vibration

Pass 28 Nov 2014 159,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre but no cords showing!

Pass 22 Nov 2013 131,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FH10 ZZC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FH10 ZZC, 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 FH10 ZZC registered?

FH10 ZZC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 24 August 2010.

Is FH10 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH10 ZZC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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