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BV10 OKT

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,478 mi
Last recorded131,478 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 131,478 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 131,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 122,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 122,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,351 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall--worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet struts weak

Fail 30 Nov 2022 107,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall--worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,136 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 88,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,671 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 82,671 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,332 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,333 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,933 miles

Child seat fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit. Recommend Renewal. (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front jacking pad is missing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,653 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 28,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 OKT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OKT, 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 OKT registered?

BV10 OKT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2010.

Is BV10 OKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV10 OKT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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