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LC10 GZB

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,796 mi
Last recorded156,796 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 GZB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 156,796 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 145,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2025 145,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 133,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 122,236 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 122,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 111,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 100,976 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 100,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,075 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,250 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 11/20 working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 84,611 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,047 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2017 78,047 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,493 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,946 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,430 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 55,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,589 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 46,363 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 46,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 GZB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GZB, 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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LC10 GZB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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