CarVerify

Free Car Check

F1 XEY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,879 mi
Last recorded190,879 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 XEY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 190,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 183,284 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 15 Nov 2024 183,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 19 Oct 2023 166,386 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 166,360 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 151,689 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 151,645 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 135,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,215 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in zone"A".

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,698 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,708 miles

Nearside Front small cut in tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,152 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,982 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F1 XEY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black 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 F1 XEY, 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 F1 XEY?

You can check the full history of F1 XEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F1 XEY registered?

F1 XEY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2010.

Is F1 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 XEY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F1 XEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F1 XEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.