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AK10 DNU

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,711 mi
Last recorded206,711 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 DNU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 206,711 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 201,289 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 194,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 190,185 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 190,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 178,635 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 160,944 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 146,327 miles

Rear both rear tyres on 2.5 mm in centre of tread

emissions too clean to test

Pass 15 Jun 2017 136,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 130,659 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 130,659 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 105,872 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 84,092 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK10 DNU 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 85.7%.

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 AK10 DNU, 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 AK10 DNU registered?

AK10 DNU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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