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EF59 OTL

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,518 mi
Last recorded124,518 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 OTL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 124,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 124,081 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 124,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 119,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 115,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 110,627 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 110,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 104,282 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 104,282 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 99,156 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2016 93,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 83,104 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 74,001 miles

Damage to offside front wing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,001 miles

Damage to offside front wing

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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EF59 OTL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF59 OTL, 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 EF59 OTL?

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What year was EF59 OTL registered?

EF59 OTL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is EF59 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 OTL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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