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EK51 VES

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,080 mi
Last recorded74,080 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 VES
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 74,080 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 66,959 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,703 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,254 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,724 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 50,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,926 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,798 miles

n/s/r suspension airbag deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,915 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,187 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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EK51 VES is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK51 VES, 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 EK51 VES registered?

EK51 VES is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2010.

Is EK51 VES safe to buy?

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