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VA10 CZC

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,473 mi
Last recorded126,473 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA10 CZC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 126,473 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 124,444 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 114,995 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 107,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,784 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 98,261 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,450 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 70,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,665 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 58,906 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,718 miles

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 49,648 miles

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

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,961 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,191 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,905 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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VA10 CZC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey 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 VA10 CZC, 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 VA10 CZC registered?

VA10 CZC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2010.

Is VA10 CZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA10 CZC 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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