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WP10 ZVU

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,621 mi
Last recorded143,621 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP10 ZVU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 143,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight exhaust leak

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 31 Dec 2022 143,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight exhaust leak

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2022 142,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In engine bay. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 128,697 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Between 0 & 1/4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight ( Small end ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm large end slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 128,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Cable wrapped around rear drive shaft (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Cable wrapped around rear drive shaft (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Between 0 & 1/4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight ( Small end ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm large end slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 113,901 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly worn with some scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 108,843 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,385 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,744 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2016 87,012 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2015 80,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,502 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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WP10 ZVU is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WP10 ZVU, 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.

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What year was WP10 ZVU registered?

WP10 ZVU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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