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F16 MCK

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,435 mi
Last recorded116,435 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 MCK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 116,435 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipework sections corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 116,435 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2024 95,276 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 72,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,800 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 55,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,041 miles

vehicle has under trays fitted obscuring some areas from view

Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,139 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 29,781 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Aug 2017 26,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 23,531 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,435 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,159 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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F16 MCK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 F16 MCK, 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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F16 MCK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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