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BV10 LXN

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,367 mi
Last recorded110,367 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 LXN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 110,367 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 107,670 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 102,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Mar 2024 102,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 96,223 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,207 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,569 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 89,453 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,587 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,237 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,313 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Feb 2016 68,168 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 52,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,237 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,185 miles

O/S/R tyre has uneven wear on 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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BV10 LXN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV10 LXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV10 LXN registered?

BV10 LXN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2010.

Is BV10 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV10 LXN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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