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EFZ 1387

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,640 mi
Last recorded96,640 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 1387
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 96,640 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,480 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 92,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 88,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,405 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,229 miles

emissions tested no reading

Fail 13 Nov 2017 78,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

emissions tested no reading

Pass 5 May 2017 69,510 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 69,352 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,291 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,158 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 52,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EFZ 1387 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 76.9%.

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 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 EFZ 1387, 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

How do I check the history of EFZ 1387?

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What year was EFZ 1387 registered?

EFZ 1387 is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is EFZ 1387 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 1387 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFZ 1387 have outstanding finance?

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