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KP60 MZF

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,569 mi
Last recorded169,569 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP60 MZF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 169,569 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 169,543 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both front inner steering arm play (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 159,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner track play

Fail 1 Dec 2018 159,189 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner track play

Pass 2 Dec 2017 146,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 142,157 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front steering arms play

Pass 19 Oct 2015 134,053 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 116,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,707 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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KP60 MZF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KP60 MZF, 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 KP60 MZF registered?

KP60 MZF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2010.

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