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LC10 FZM

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

212,320 mi
Last recorded212,320 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 FZM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 212,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 206,378 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 206,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 199,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 193,865 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 187,383 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 187,294 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 182,033 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 181,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 172,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 165,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 158,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

covers and under-trays fitted

emissions to clean for the gas-analyser to pick up a reading

Pass 8 Aug 2016 149,116 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 141,147 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 129,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,095 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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LC10 FZM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC10 FZM, 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.

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What year was LC10 FZM registered?

LC10 FZM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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