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DFZ 7850

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,954 mi
Last recorded152,954 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 7850
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 152,954 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 145,467 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 141,924 miles

Front fog lamps damaged

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 141,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted/oil misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 131,675 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,270 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 122,265 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2019 115,010 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 176,159 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 130,577 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,434 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,935 miles

limited performance light on dash

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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DFZ 7850 is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DFZ 7850, 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 DFZ 7850 registered?

DFZ 7850 is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 September 2010.

Is DFZ 7850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 7850 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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