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FL10 ZUD

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

212,635 mi
Last recorded212,635 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 ZUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 212,635 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak, undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 192,137 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 159,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 148,583 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 144,176 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 143,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 136,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 129,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 120,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,930 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 111,675 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 104,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,484 miles

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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FL10 ZUD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FL10 ZUD, 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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FL10 ZUD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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