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LM60 FZU

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,106 mi
Last recorded167,106 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 FZU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 167,106 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 164,037 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic under covers prevent thorough inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2025 164,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic under covers prevent thorough inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2023 162,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 158,850 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 157,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 138,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under shield fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 2 Mar 2018 130,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 123,754 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 123,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 116,580 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 101,975 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 101,975 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,126 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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LM60 FZU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

LM60 FZU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2010.

Is LM60 FZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM60 FZU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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