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Y321 ACR

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,510 mi
Last recorded72,510 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY321 ACR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 72,510 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 60,112 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 60,110 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlight condensation

Pass 23 Jan 2024 57,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 57,419 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nearside front brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at flexible corroded to excess (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

undertrays

Pass 28 Dec 2022 54,314 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 51,268 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 51,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 49,762 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 49,762 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 47,697 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 45,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 42,874 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,544 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,954 miles

BOTH front suspension arms at rear bushes just starting to deteriorate but no excessive movement

Fail 4 Dec 2015 35,954 miles

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

BOTH front suspension arms at rear bushes just starting to deteriorate but no excessive movement

BOTH front suspension arms bushes just starting to deteriorate but no excessive movememnt

Pass 22 Dec 2014 33,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,818 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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Y321 ACR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y321 ACR, 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 Y321 ACR registered?

Y321 ACR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2010.

Is Y321 ACR safe to buy?

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