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AB10 GGZ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,837 mi
Last recorded118,837 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB10 GGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 118,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 117,751 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner rack joints ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded and significantly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 117,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative does not operate from inside (4.1.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner rack joints ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded and significantly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 115,141 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 115,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 111,973 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,708 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,444 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 98,444 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 97,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,135 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,328 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 111,092 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,833 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,712 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 36,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,561 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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AB10 GGZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB10 GGZ, 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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AB10 GGZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2010.

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