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C24 DAU

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,071 mi
Last recorded114,071 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 DAU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 114,071 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 114,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 107,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 107,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Reflector damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,997 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 79,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,537 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 79,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,697 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,017 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,894 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 48,485 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge worn

Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,868 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,401 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside front control arm bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 23,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

items removed via test on n/s windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2013 15,044 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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C24 DAU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C24 DAU, 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 C24 DAU registered?

C24 DAU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2010.

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