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DL10 ZPR

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,452 mi
Last recorded154,452 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 ZPR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 154,452 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 134,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 119,125 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 114,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 112,011 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,032 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 107,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush as marked yellow lower shock fork bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 96,611 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 96,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,812 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,773 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 62,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,458 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 58,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,353 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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DL10 ZPR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL10 ZPR, 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 DL10 ZPR registered?

DL10 ZPR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 2010.

Is DL10 ZPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL10 ZPR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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