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SM60 HJZ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,480 mi
Last recorded105,480 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 HJZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 105,480 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 105,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension air bag chaffed

Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 82,668 miles

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)

Fail 19 May 2016 82,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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unable to check vital components due to underside covers

Pass 20 May 2015 60,826 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 60,708 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 60,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,377 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 52,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SM60 HJZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SM60 HJZ, 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 SM60 HJZ registered?

SM60 HJZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2010.

Is SM60 HJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM60 HJZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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