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LL10 ZSP

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,556 mi
Last recorded144,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL10 ZSP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 144,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 144,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 144,547 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside,(furthest forward bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating at top with dirt ingress/discolour (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front inner arch,headlamp inspection cover loose/catching wheel,screws missing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation internally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 144,537 miles

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

Engine Management error codes logged in pending folder, see diagnostic health report.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 144,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front DRL inop

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 130,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 130,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 113,883 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,167 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 108,164 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 101,520 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,557 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 91,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

inner front and rear brake pads worn close to the limit.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,066 miles

wear in front brake discs

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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LL10 ZSP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LL10 ZSP, 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 LL10 ZSP registered?

LL10 ZSP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 2010.

Is LL10 ZSP safe to buy?

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