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EA10 RCF

2010 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,229 mi
Last recorded191,229 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 RCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 191,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 191,229 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 178,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 24 Jan 2024 170,755 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 163,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 156,665 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 147,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front & rear discs are worn & lipped

Fail 16 Sep 2020 147,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel stud missing/stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front & rear discs are worn & lipped

Pass 25 Jun 2019 134,872 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 134,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,784 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,715 miles

NSF shock absorber bump stop has dropped

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,192 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,753 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,097 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,212 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 49,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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EA10 RCF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EA10 RCF, 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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EA10 RCF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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