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AS09 TER

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,219 mi
Last recorded105,219 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS09 TER
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 105,219 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,116 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2023 87,761 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 87,755 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,411 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm on the front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 72,861 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm on the front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm on the front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 69,931 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 65,715 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,892 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,092 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 55,091 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2016 49,770 miles

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,568 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 33,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,112 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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AS09 TER is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey 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 AS09 TER, 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 AS09 TER registered?

AS09 TER is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2010.

Is AS09 TER safe to buy?

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