CarVerify

Free Car Check

BFZ 6872

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,854 mi
Last recorded137,854 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 6872
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 137,854 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation within n/s/f headlight

Pass 26 Oct 2023 131,078 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 122,480 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 122,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 109,577 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 109,577 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,024 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,638 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,634 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Nearside Front shockabsorber gaitor adrift

Nearside Front wheel inner rim dented

Offside Front wheel inner rim slightly dented

chassis plate sticker partially removed

Pass 22 Oct 2015 66,309 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,511 miles

N/S/R inner tyre wearing

Fail 11 Oct 2013 44,511 miles

N/S/R inner tyre wearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BFZ 6872 is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BFZ 6872, 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

How do I check the history of BFZ 6872?

You can check the full history of BFZ 6872 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BFZ 6872 registered?

BFZ 6872 is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2010.

Is BFZ 6872 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 6872 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BFZ 6872 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BFZ 6872. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.