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AO10 DVG

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

236,221 mi
Last recorded236,221 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 DVG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 236,221 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 221,260 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seats

Pass 26 Jul 2024 203,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 186,736 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 186,736 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 168,335 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 157,862 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 146,253 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 136,957 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 130,174 miles

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

front tyres wearing on insides.

rear tyres wearing in centres.

under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,796 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 117,799 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexie (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged, no cord showing

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,792 miles

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

front bumper slight damage

offside front tyre side wall and wheel rim damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,072 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,723 miles

under car covered in undertrays, front undertray loose

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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AO10 DVG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO10 DVG, 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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AO10 DVG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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