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LH10 AZW

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,567 mi
Last recorded69,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH10 AZW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 69,567 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 63,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 59,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 56,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,091 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 53,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,242 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,345 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,235 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2017 34,997 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,931 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,024 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 17,151 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on edges.

Both rear tyres worn.

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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LH10 AZW 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 93.3%.

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 LH10 AZW, 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 LH10 AZW registered?

LH10 AZW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 July 2010.

Is LH10 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH10 AZW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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