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MR54 MZY

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,987 mi
Last recorded140,987 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR54 MZY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 140,987 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 137,819 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 133,663 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 4 Nov 2022 129,864 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 4 Nov 2021 126,410 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,079 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 116,212 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 116,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 108,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,877 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 94,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front brake discs need measuring and need further investigation

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 94,877 miles

Both front brake discs need measuring and need further investigation

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,487 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,280 miles

both front tyres cut inside tread

Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,361 miles

N/S/F tyre worn slightly outside edge

Small stone chip in zone A

Fail 6 Oct 2014 57,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre worn slightly outside edge

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

Small stone chip in zone A

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,174 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,920 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MR54 MZY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MR54 MZY, 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 MR54 MZY registered?

MR54 MZY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2010.

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The MOT history for MR54 MZY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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