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BN10 FLG

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,428 mi
Last recorded125,428 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 FLG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 125,428 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in actual steering rack

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

Pass 14 May 2025 122,221 miles

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

screen wash leak

Pass 11 May 2024 118,463 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 113,575 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 110,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 103,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,456 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 81,274 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks on inside (4.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,823 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 75,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,426 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,488 miles

Drivers wiper blade worn. Still clearing the screen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,633 miles

Nearside front, Nearside rear, Offside front alloy wheel inner rims slightly buckled

Fail 13 Mar 2013 48,633 miles

Nearside front, Nearside rear, Offside front alloy wheel inner rims slightly buckled

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 48,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

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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BN10 FLG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN10 FLG, 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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BN10 FLG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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