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VN10 VZO

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,031 mi
Last recorded208,031 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 VZO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 208,031 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 195,063 miles

Nearside Rear slightly rough when rotated

covers obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jun 2016 195,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear slightly rough when rotated

covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 168,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 167,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 137,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,897 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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VN10 VZO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VN10 VZO, 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 VN10 VZO registered?

VN10 VZO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 July 2010.

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