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BD10 WGZ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,753 mi
Last recorded150,753 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 WGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 150,753 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 150,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 145,134 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 May 2023 145,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 May 2022 131,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 120,641 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 102,175 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 102,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,751 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 78,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,494 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,974 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,283 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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BD10 WGZ 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 BD10 WGZ, 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 BD10 WGZ registered?

BD10 WGZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 July 2010.

Is BD10 WGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD10 WGZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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