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PE10 ZNR

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,420 mi
Last recorded205,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE10 ZNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 205,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 202,271 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 202,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 199,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 199,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 196,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear in inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear in inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 196,346 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 193,496 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 189,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 182,477 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 172,219 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f - o/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 172,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f - o/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 166,949 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 161,297 miles

Under body & Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 151,684 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertray damage

Pass 18 Feb 2015 132,884 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 132,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 97,253 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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PE10 ZNR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PE10 ZNR, 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 PE10 ZNR registered?

PE10 ZNR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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