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DU10 OFC

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,810 mi
Last recorded104,810 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 OFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 104,810 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 104,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,683 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,264 miles

both rear run flat tyres sidewall repairs

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

offside front run flat tyre sidewall repair

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Apr 2016 85,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear run flat tyres sidewall repairs

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

offside front run flat tyre sidewall repair

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,959 miles

All tyres (runflat type) have had sidewall repairs

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,465 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,602 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,590 miles

front brakes 21% imbalance

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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DU10 OFC is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU10 OFC, 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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DU10 OFC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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