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VO10 NZY

2010 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,967 mi
Last recorded144,967 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO10 NZY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 144,967 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 144,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad has come away front back plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 138,373 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 138,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 130,700 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 120,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 113,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,968 miles

No smoke detected

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 105,968 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

No smoke detected

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,214 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,732 miles

Extra lights fitted to vehicle

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,577 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,078 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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VO10 NZY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VO10 NZY, 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 VO10 NZY registered?

VO10 NZY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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The MOT history for VO10 NZY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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