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BV10 MFY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,813 mi
Last recorded123,813 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 123,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 116,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 108,526 miles

Rear rear seat belts not checked as seats folded down and boot and back seat full

Fail 12 Jul 2023 108,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear rear seat belts not checked as seats folded down and boot and back seat full

Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,996 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,067 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,753 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,284 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,516 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2013 53,637 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 MFY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MFY, 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 BV10 MFY registered?

BV10 MFY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 2010.

Is BV10 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV10 MFY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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