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SV10 ZFM

2010 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,600 mi
Last recorded112,600 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 ZFM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 112,600 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,212 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 102,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 92,477 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 92,477 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 80,691 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 64,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 May 2014 45,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,883 miles

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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SV10 ZFM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV10 ZFM, 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 SV10 ZFM?

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What year was SV10 ZFM registered?

SV10 ZFM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 2010.

Is SV10 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV10 ZFM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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