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AP10 FLV

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,856 mi
Last recorded53,856 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 FLV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 53,856 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 53,682 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 53,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 52,468 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,618 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 48,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 44,367 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,848 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,059 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,696 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,720 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,141 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,077 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,562 miles

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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AP10 FLV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AP10 FLV, 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 AP10 FLV registered?

AP10 FLV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 2010.

Is AP10 FLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP10 FLV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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