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FX60 ZPE

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,780 mi
Last recorded171,780 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX60 ZPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 171,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 161,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 148,310 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 132,894 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 132,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 117,408 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear @ 2m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 117,345 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad woning light stay on (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear @ 2m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 107,165 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2017 107,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 94,768 miles

slight wear/movement in o/s/f lower swivel

Fail 11 Jan 2016 94,757 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight wear movement in o/s/f lower swivel joint

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,864 miles

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

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

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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FX60 ZPE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX60 ZPE, 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

How do I check the history of FX60 ZPE?

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What year was FX60 ZPE registered?

FX60 ZPE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2010.

Is FX60 ZPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX60 ZPE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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