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SD60 FZP

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,658 mi
Last recorded161,658 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD60 FZP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 161,658 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 143,284 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 120,770 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,363 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,504 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,259 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 82,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SD60 FZP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SD60 FZP, 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 SD60 FZP?

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What year was SD60 FZP registered?

SD60 FZP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 2010.

Is SD60 FZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD60 FZP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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