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KM59 RZV

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,294 mi
Last recorded177,294 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 RZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 177,294 miles

damage to windscreen(small stone chip in A zone)

exhaust heat shield o/s/f under bonnet is loose

Fail 15 Jul 2021 177,294 miles

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

damage to windscreen(small stone chip in A zone)

exhaust heat shield o/s/f under bonnet is loose

Pass 7 Aug 2020 169,755 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 151,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 132,152 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,865 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,333 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 91,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,963 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,963 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 72,234 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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KM59 RZV 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 KM59 RZV, 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 KM59 RZV registered?

KM59 RZV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 2010.

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