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BAZ 4868

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,723 mi
Last recorded173,723 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 4868
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 173,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 169,336 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 165,813 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 162,120 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 158,131 miles

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

Nearside hand brake effort slightly low

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Jan 2021 153,215 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 150,805 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 143,795 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Jan 2018 134,594 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Nov 2016 126,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Main Beam blub not fitted correctly

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 119,825 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Nov 2014 111,029 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 94,212 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2012 74,695 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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BAZ 4868 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 100%.

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 BAZ 4868, 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

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What year was BAZ 4868 registered?

BAZ 4868 is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is BAZ 4868 safe to buy?

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