MOT Status
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193,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust HeatShield rattling
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front, nearside front (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Wiper arm fouling bonnet
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))
offside & nearside front headlights just met criteria for beam pattern
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front, nearside front (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Wiper arm fouling bonnet
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))
offside & nearside front headlights just met criteria for beam pattern
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
245/40/18/93y goodyear eagle nct 5 run flat
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
245/40/18/93y goodyear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
245/40/18/93y goodyear
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
245/40/18/93y goodyear run flat
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
advise tracking is checked
nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge of tread
offside rear child seat fitted
245/40/18/93y goodyear run flat
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise tracking is checked
nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge of tread
offside rear child seat fitted
slight wear lip on front and rear brake discs
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV10 LYF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BV10 LYF, 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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BV10 LYF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2010.
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