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DP10 EWU

2010 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,481 mi
Last recorded130,481 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP10 EWU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 130,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 121,179 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2024 108,026 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2024 108,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2023 99,925 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front slight wear to outer edge on both front tyres

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 86,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,671 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,683 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,806 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Fail 9 Oct 2015 53,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,891 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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DP10 EWU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DP10 EWU, 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 DP10 EWU registered?

DP10 EWU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 August 2010.

Is DP10 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP10 EWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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