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BG10 OGW

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,857 mi
Last recorded139,857 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 OGW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 139,857 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 114,556 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 110,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,194 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,967 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2019 98,894 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,479 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,213 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,078 miles

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,735 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,988 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,276 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 28,597 miles

ABS/DSC/SRS lights came on during test but went back off and remained off

Front wipers smear

OSR tyre has deep cut in tread, not exceeding 25mm

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 OGW 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 85.7%.

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 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 BG10 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

BG10 OGW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 June 2010.

Is BG10 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG10 OGW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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