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DV10 TLY

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,970 mi
Last recorded150,970 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 TLY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 150,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 141,241 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 137,857 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 122,523 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 109,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,960 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre outer edge slightly worn

osr tyre 3.3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,511 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 64,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,462 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,818 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges 1.6mm and 2mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DV10 TLY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DV10 TLY, 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 DV10 TLY registered?

DV10 TLY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 May 2010.

Is DV10 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV10 TLY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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