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EF10 ZKS

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,395 mi
Last recorded102,395 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 ZKS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,395 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 102,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 87,397 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 74,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 65,698 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,895 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,471 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,398 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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EF10 ZKS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF10 ZKS, 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 EF10 ZKS registered?

EF10 ZKS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 July 2010.

Is EF10 ZKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF10 ZKS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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