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MA10 VZK

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

153,415 mi
Last recorded153,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 VZK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 153,415 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 147,543 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2024 147,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2023 140,933 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 132,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 4 Feb 2021 125,291 miles

Offside Front side light not working,amber side light working at time of test ,that is combined with indicator

both rear suspension airbags starting to deteriorate.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 123,433 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some l e d s not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 117,536 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2018 111,873 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,216 miles

metered smoke test result too low to produce printout

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metered smoke test result too low to produce print out

Pass 2 May 2013 73,661 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MA10 VZK is a 2010 BMW 520 in White 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 MA10 VZK, 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 MA10 VZK registered?

MA10 VZK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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The MOT history for MA10 VZK 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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