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SR10 KZC

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,794 mi
Last recorded273,794 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR10 KZC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 273,794 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 167,497 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 161,610 miles

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate insecure

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 161,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 156,309 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 156,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 151,552 miles

Child seat fitted

Front tyre sidewalls starting to perish and crack

Movement in both sides front lower ball joints advise replacement

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 144,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit advise replacement

Slight movement in both sides front lower ball joints as marked advise replacement

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 134,351 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint, both near side and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 9 Apr 2018 134,347 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint, both near side and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,913 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,569 miles

nearside front tyre at 3mm tread depth

slight lift noted in nearside bottom ball joint

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,826 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,826 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres scrubbed bald on outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,891 miles

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

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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SR10 KZC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SR10 KZC, 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 SR10 KZC registered?

SR10 KZC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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