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DP10 KTV

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,544 mi
Last recorded143,544 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP10 KTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 143,544 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose driver mirror inside central (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 143,544 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps wrong bulb (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front rear arm ball joint as market (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose driver mirror inside central (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 141,671 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 141,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 138,195 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2023 138,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 135,435 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 135,423 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 130,778 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 126,747 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 123,457 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 115,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 101,933 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES OUT OF SHAPE 225/55/17

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,914 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225-55-17 and scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225-55-17 non repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225-55-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225-55-17 scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255-55-17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 75,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225-55-17 and scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225-55-17 non repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255-45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255-45-17 and scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255-45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 58,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,133 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 KTV 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 70%.

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 DP10 KTV, 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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DP10 KTV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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