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LM60 TMZ

2010 BMW 520

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,521 mi
Last recorded203,521 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 TMZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 203,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 192,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 182,020 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 182,020 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 168,643 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 150,312 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 149,770 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 149,647 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 131,851 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2017 131,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2016 110,358 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 19 Nov 2016 110,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,229 miles

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

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 89,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s f lower arm ball joint showing very slight lift

Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register on tester

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 TMZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TMZ, 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.

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What year was LM60 TMZ registered?

LM60 TMZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2010.

Is LM60 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM60 TMZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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