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LM60 FZV

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,875 mi
Last recorded163,875 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 163,875 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

leak of fluid from rear diff

Pass 30 Oct 2018 158,714 miles

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

top brake light lens cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2018 158,714 miles

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

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

top brake light lens cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2017 145,940 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from differential

Fail 8 Mar 2017 145,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak from differential

Pass 10 May 2016 139,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,579 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 117,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,026 miles

front brake discs and pads worn.

offside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall.

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 FZV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZV, 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

How do I check the history of LM60 FZV?

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What year was LM60 FZV registered?

LM60 FZV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2010.

Is LM60 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM60 FZV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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