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BV10 LYF

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,786 mi
Last recorded193,786 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 LYF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 193,786 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 190,622 miles

Exhaust HeatShield rattling

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 185,681 miles

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 ()

Fail 11 Dec 2023 185,663 miles

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 ()

Fail 17 Nov 2023 185,561 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 176,233 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 176,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 163,215 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 163,215 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 152,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 143,789 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 134,836 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 120,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 120,753 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,118 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,487 miles

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 95,487 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 80,166 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 63,750 miles

slight wear lip on front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2013 42,225 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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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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