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B8 BGL

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,141 mi
Last recorded63,141 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 BGL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 63,141 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 56,242 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 50,886 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 50,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Goodyear Eagle nct5) 245/40R18 93Y RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 44,530 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 39,614 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 35,187 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2019 30,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 23,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 16,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 14,499 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 12,665 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)

Pass 23 May 2014 10,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 8,846 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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B8 BGL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey 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 B8 BGL, 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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B8 BGL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2010.

Is B8 BGL safe to buy?

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