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LM60 FZS

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,205 mi
Last recorded187,205 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 FZS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 187,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Sep 2025 187,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Sep 2024 182,012 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 178,128 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 178,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 172,524 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 172,524 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 163,716 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 155,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 142,622 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 142,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 130,398 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,343 miles

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

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

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

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,540 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,163 miles

Both front tyres on limits and wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,835 miles

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

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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LM60 FZS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LM60 FZS, 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 LM60 FZS registered?

LM60 FZS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2010.

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The MOT history for LM60 FZS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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