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YC10 AZT

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,818 mi
Last recorded124,818 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 AZT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 124,818 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 120,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 117,600 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 117,464 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 112,477 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 112,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,965 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,512 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,502 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 97,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,900 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 94,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk will not release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,672 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 45,674 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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YC10 AZT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YC10 AZT, 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 YC10 AZT registered?

YC10 AZT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is YC10 AZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC10 AZT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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