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BV10 TVZ

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

282,054 mi
Last recorded282,054 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 282,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 267,668 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 251,956 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 251,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 229,484 miles

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 229,484 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 211,195 miles

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))

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

full under trays fitted

spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Sep 2021 211,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low off and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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))

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

full under trays fitted

spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Sep 2020 191,514 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from windscreen obscuring view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 191,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smear excessively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge /sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from windscreen obscuring view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 166,783 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting defective but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 134,377 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play lift in ball joint but not excessive at the moment (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 112,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 112,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 98,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,465 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TVZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

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

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