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OLZ 4004

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,397 mi
Last recorded87,397 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLZ 4004
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,436 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 82,284 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 76,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,646 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,467 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 68,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 58,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,771 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,455 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 28,567 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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OLZ 4004 is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OLZ 4004, 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 OLZ 4004 registered?

OLZ 4004 is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is OLZ 4004 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLZ 4004 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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