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BL10 AZV

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,299 mi
Last recorded124,299 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL10 AZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f suspension knocking slightly unable to detect

Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,409 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 115,281 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 110,374 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2016 105,134 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 100,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,259 miles

smoke emissions too low to trigger meter.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

smoke emissions too low to trigger meter.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 90,021 miles

Both front tyres are worn to excess on inner and outer shoulders.

Brake pad warning light is on.

Brake pads are worn/ disc's are slightly lipped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,549 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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BL10 AZV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL10 AZV, 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 BL10 AZV registered?

BL10 AZV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2010.

Is BL10 AZV safe to buy?

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