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MA03 CAZ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,963 mi
Last recorded127,963 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 CAZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 127,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 121,665 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 111,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,112 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 102,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,167 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 99,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 96,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,742 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,578 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,646 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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MA03 CAZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MA03 CAZ, 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 MA03 CAZ registered?

MA03 CAZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2010.

Is MA03 CAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 CAZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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