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LC10 GYZ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,894 mi
Last recorded143,894 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 GYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 143,894 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 143,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 134,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 125,181 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,957 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 110,697 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 102,883 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 17 May 2018 102,883 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 5 May 2017 91,788 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 80,164 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

lean burn emissions system

Pass 21 May 2015 68,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 68,091 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 52,773 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,955 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 GYZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LC10 GYZ, 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 LC10 GYZ registered?

LC10 GYZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 2010.

Is LC10 GYZ safe to buy?

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