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BP54 SVR

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,849 mi
Last recorded159,849 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 SVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 159,849 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 141,641 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 141,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 128,893 miles

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

emissions to clean to read on smoke test.

Pass 22 May 2019 114,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2019 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Inner edge has a crack. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 102,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 88,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 77,344 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,352 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,406 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,207 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 45,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BP54 SVR 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 78.6%.

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 BP54 SVR, 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 BP54 SVR registered?

BP54 SVR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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