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BF10 WVE

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,384 mi
Last recorded146,384 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 WVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 146,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 139,078 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 131,048 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,538 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 118,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,634 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 111,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,132 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 28 Feb 2015 86,455 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 86,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,166 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,117 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

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 WVE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WVE, 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 BF10 WVE registered?

BF10 WVE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2010.

Is BF10 WVE safe to buy?

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