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AK10 MXY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,990 mi
Last recorded217,990 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 MXY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 217,990 miles

Lower under trays fitted .

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 211,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 205,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge has abnormal wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 199,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 199,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 193,152 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 193,152 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 189,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 182,202 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 173,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 164,729 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 164,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 156,802 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 156,802 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 133,157 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 133,157 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,969 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

r/h/front tyre inner edge worn. smoke test to clean to read.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 63,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 6 Mar 2013 63,037 miles

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)

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 MXY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK10 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

AK10 MXY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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