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BG10 EGY

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,861 mi
Last recorded119,861 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 EGY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 119,861 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 119,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 114,294 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner & Outer (Size 245.35.R 19) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 275.30.R 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 108,917 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 245.35.R 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 275.30.R 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Recommended to replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,866 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 275.30.R 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 98,767 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2019 91,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,455 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 85,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2017 80,214 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 76,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD on both shoulders and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 26 May 2015 71,679 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder

Pass 30 May 2014 64,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2014 64,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,681 miles

NSF tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 58,681 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSF tyer worn outer edge

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

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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BG10 EGY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG10 EGY, 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 BG10 EGY registered?

BG10 EGY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 2010.

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