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AJ10 ZYN

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,782 mi
Last recorded112,782 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 ZYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 112,782 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 105,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm bald on inner edge 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm bald on inner side edge 225/55X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm bald on inner side edge 225/55X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm bald on inner side edge 2252/55X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,286 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,457 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,689 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 88,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,366 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Dec 2017 82,366 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,789 miles

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 69,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

all tyres worn badly inner edges. vehicle would benefit from wheel alignment.

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,134 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,661 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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AJ10 ZYN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ10 ZYN, 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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AJ10 ZYN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 August 2010.

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