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VK10 ZCY

2010 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,026 mi
Last recorded171,026 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52865,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 ZCY
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 171,026 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 169,886 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 169,886 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 165,757 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 165,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 160,196 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 155,761 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 155,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 154,004 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 154,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 140,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018 112,284 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 112,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light is on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,389 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,610 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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VK10 ZCY is a 2010 BMW 528 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,702 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 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK10 ZCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 528 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK10 ZCY registered?

VK10 ZCY is a 2010 BMW 528, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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