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DXI 1111

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,765 mi
Last recorded101,765 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 1111
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 101,765 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 98,782 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 96,588 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has very slight buckle on the inside wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small stone chips within zone A does not affect drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,569 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone a of swept area has a couple small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,264 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,476 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,832 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 81,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,776 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 70,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,616 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,414 miles

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

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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DXI 1111 is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DXI 1111, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DXI 1111?

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What year was DXI 1111 registered?

DXI 1111 is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2010.

Is DXI 1111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXI 1111 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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