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DG10 EEF

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,167 mi
Last recorded175,167 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 EEF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 175,167 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 175,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 162,640 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 155,084 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 151,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 144,457 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 136,240 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 125,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 116,761 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,479 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 86,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,568 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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DG10 EEF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DG10 EEF, 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 DG10 EEF registered?

DG10 EEF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is DG10 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG10 EEF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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