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AP59 HNA

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,329 mi
Last recorded166,329 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 HNA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 166,329 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Fail 8 Oct 2024 164,946 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 155,751 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 147,899 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 147,899 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position rear boot glass access panel latch defective (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 140,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 134,910 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 128,951 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 128,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 118,976 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,315 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,195 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,880 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 100,880 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,627 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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AP59 HNA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP59 HNA, 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 AP59 HNA registered?

AP59 HNA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is AP59 HNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP59 HNA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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