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SH10 FCZ

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,834 mi
Last recorded96,834 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 FCZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 96,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 91,648 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 87,369 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 83,494 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 79,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 75,120 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 71,860 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 66,180 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 61,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 48,846 miles

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,586 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 14,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 14,653 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 11,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SH10 FCZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SH10 FCZ, 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 SH10 FCZ registered?

SH10 FCZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 2010.

Is SH10 FCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH10 FCZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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