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THZ 3491

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,970 mi
Last recorded165,970 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHZ 3491
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 165,970 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 161,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot twisted

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot twisted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 155,031 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2022 147,906 miles

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

Pass 22 Oct 2021 136,377 miles

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

Fail 21 Oct 2021 136,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

Pass 30 Oct 2020 127,456 miles

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Nov 2019 119,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Zero emissions detected

Pass 21 Nov 2018 104,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,418 miles

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Fail 23 Nov 2015 67,418 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 44,856 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 28,632 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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THZ 3491 is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 THZ 3491, 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 THZ 3491?

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What year was THZ 3491 registered?

THZ 3491 is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2010.

Is THZ 3491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for THZ 3491 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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