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BK10 VNC

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,037 mi
Last recorded137,037 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 VNC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 137,037 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2025 136,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 135,284 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 127,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 127,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2255017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 121,461 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 121,460 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 120,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 114,575 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 114,484 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 103,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 May 2018 87,576 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,521 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,925 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,333 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,015 miles

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 VNC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BK10 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

BK10 VNC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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