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AY10 ZZD

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,493 mi
Last recorded154,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 ZZD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 154,493 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps have slight tarnishing (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 133,919 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 133,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 115,547 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 92,195 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Jun 2021 69,463 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,579 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,513 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 60,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,418 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 54,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,773 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,543 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,617 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,106 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,723 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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AY10 ZZD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY10 ZZD, 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 AY10 ZZD registered?

AY10 ZZD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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The MOT history for AY10 ZZD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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