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DG10 EBV

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,125 mi
Last recorded135,125 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 EBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 135,125 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 135,125 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 109,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 109,056 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,596 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 99,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,554 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,617 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 90,617 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm+cuts in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,580 miles

Boot inop via central locking

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 86,580 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Boot inop via central locking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3-4 mm ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,614 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 80,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,901 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,652 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 71,651 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,415 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 64,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,055 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,241 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,670 miles

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

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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DG10 EBV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DG10 EBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG10 EBV registered?

DG10 EBV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is DG10 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG10 EBV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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