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BF10 GYV

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,712 mi
Last recorded111,712 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 GYV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 111,712 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 111,712 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 105,651 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 105,651 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 May 2024 101,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 101,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 May 2023 98,418 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 98,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 94,657 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 90,221 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 90,221 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible letters deterorated (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 85,160 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 79,436 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre mis-shaped on inside edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms indicates a fault

Fail 29 May 2019 79,436 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre mis-shaped on inside edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms indicates a fault

Pass 24 May 2018 72,359 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms indicating a fault

Pass 15 May 2017 66,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 57,184 miles

covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,026 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,892 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 33,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,292 miles

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

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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BF10 GYV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF10 GYV, 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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BF10 GYV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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