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AG10 XDE

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,816 mi
Last recorded169,816 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG10 XDE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 169,816 miles

Nearside mirror casing missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2019 169,810 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of nsf wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected lamps do not extinguish when reverse deselected (4.6.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror casing missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2018 164,480 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 164,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 141,139 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 141,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 135,038 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view WING (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 135,038 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view WING (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 130,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 130,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 127,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 100,452 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AG10 XDE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AG10 XDE, 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 AG10 XDE registered?

AG10 XDE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 July 2010.

Is AG10 XDE safe to buy?

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