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BK10 SXD

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,354 mi
Last recorded158,354 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 SXD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 158,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 154,478 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 149,007 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 143,944 miles

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 26 Aug 2021 140,221 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 124,860 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 124,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 111,085 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 111,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 96,067 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 96,067 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,006 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

various damage to tyre outer sidewalls all four

Fail 13 Jul 2017 81,006 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position glass partition access panel (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

various damage to tyre outer sidewalls all four

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,567 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread worn badly on inner edge on legal limits

Offside Rear Lower outer side light inoperative

Offside Rear tyre was flat nail in tread worn badly on inner edge

service indicator 11000 miles over due

Fail 29 Jul 2016 77,567 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread worn badly on inner edge on legal limits

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working angel eye (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower outer side light inoperative

Offside Rear tyre was flat nail in tread worn badly on inner edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

service indicator 11000 miles over due

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,345 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES REQUIRE URGENT REPLACEMENT!!! (DUAL DEPTH)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 63,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES REQUIRE URGENT REPLACEMENT!!! (DUAL DEPTH)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,993 miles

0 SMOKE MEASUREMENT/CONTENT FROM EXHAUST

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,067 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2013 42,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front wipers smear slightly

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

OSR tyre worn inner edge

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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BK10 SXD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK10 SXD, 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 BK10 SXD registered?

BK10 SXD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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