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AA57 HAS

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

150,368 mi
Last recorded150,368 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 HAS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 150,368 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 150,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 234,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 146,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 232,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,536 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 229,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,824 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 225,710 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 136,028 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 134,470 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 222,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 132,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 217,583 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 217,583 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 127,709 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 127,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 197,042 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 197,042 miles

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 176,567 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 176,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 113,023 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 158,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 145,288 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight cracks on the outer wall

Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,538 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 114,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 89,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 99,367 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,378 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AA57 HAS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 AA57 HAS, 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 AA57 HAS registered?

AA57 HAS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 2010.

Is AA57 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA57 HAS shows 33 tests with a 84.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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