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OY10 CYZ

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,859 mi
Last recorded183,859 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 CYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 183,859 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 177,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 172,673 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 172,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 166,701 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 159,254 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 25 Mar 2021 153,990 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 153,990 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre is badly worn on inner edge and is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 13 Mar 2020 150,328 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Mar 2020 150,324 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Mar 2019 137,706 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

all tyres are worn on inner and outer egdes

handbrake travel is high

Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 108,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,855 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 89,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,543 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,559 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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OY10 CYZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY10 CYZ, 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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OY10 CYZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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