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DB10 COS

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,975 mi
Last recorded165,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB10 COS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 165,975 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 144,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 134,236 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 134,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 123,865 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to the inner and outer sidewall no chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pedestrian protection system fault displayed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen on the opaque section behind the rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 112,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 103,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight Arm With Shock Mounting Point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight Arm With Shock Mounting Point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,375 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 87,375 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,976 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,778 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,972 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,440 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,399 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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DB10 COS is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,041 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 DB10 COS, 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 15 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB10 COS registered?

DB10 COS is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 22 August 2011.

Is DB10 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB10 COS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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