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SC10 GCZ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,477 mi
Last recorded210,477 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC10 GCZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 210,477 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 210,477 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 203,068 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively poor inner surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded disc surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 194,992 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides poor surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides poor surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 194,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides poor surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides poor surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 186,177 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 177,882 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 177,637 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 165,727 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 15 Nov 2019 151,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 126,751 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 104,853 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 85,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 58,825 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2014 38,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 24,032 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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SC10 GCZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SC10 GCZ, 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 SC10 GCZ registered?

SC10 GCZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 July 2010.

Is SC10 GCZ safe to buy?

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