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BO59 BAZ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,010 mi
Last recorded83,010 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO59 BAZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 83,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 66,906 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 53,685 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 50,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,986 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 41,076 miles

Undertray and Engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 35,971 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,178 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 23,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,285 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 14,293 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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BO59 BAZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 BO59 BAZ, 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 BO59 BAZ registered?

BO59 BAZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 2010.

Is BO59 BAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO59 BAZ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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