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E14 LEY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,934 mi
Last recorded105,934 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 LEY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 102,195 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 102,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,722 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,572 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 89,113 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has play in the ball joint when the vehicle is jacked up but is not considered excessive in the running position

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front Suspension arm has play in the ball joint when the vehicle is jacked up but is not considered excessive in the running position

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,426 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,248 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,343 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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E14 LEY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E14 LEY, 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 E14 LEY registered?

E14 LEY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2010.

Is E14 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E14 LEY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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