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MV60 HGZ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,000 mi
Last recorded169,000 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV60 HGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 169,000 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 167,459 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 140,105 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 119,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,510 miles

No smoke reading due to low emissions

Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,889 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 94,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,277 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,670 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 56,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,305 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MV60 HGZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MV60 HGZ, 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 MV60 HGZ?

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What year was MV60 HGZ registered?

MV60 HGZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is MV60 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV60 HGZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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