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SH10 PZM

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,016 mi
Last recorded130,016 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 PZM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 130,016 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 124,159 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 124,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,549 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing from outer edge

O/S/F Tyre wearing from outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2018 112,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F Tyre wearing from outer edge

O/S/F Tyre wearing from outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,634 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,605 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,947 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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SH10 PZM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SH10 PZM, 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 SH10 PZM registered?

SH10 PZM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2010.

Is SH10 PZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH10 PZM shows 10 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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