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YH10 ZRK

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,474 mi
Last recorded123,474 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 ZRK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 123,474 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 123,309 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 113,115 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear have slight water damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 102,987 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 102,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,907 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 87,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 81,543 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,647 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 66,838 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,647 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,402 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 59,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,154 miles

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Jun 2015 54,154 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Fail 1 May 2015 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 48,332 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 48,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Apr 2013 34,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,485 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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YH10 ZRK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YH10 ZRK, 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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YH10 ZRK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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