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FD10 VTX

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,718 mi
Last recorded173,718 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD10 VTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 173,718 miles

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

deterioration to exhaust front flexi pipe

Pass 18 Jul 2022 164,172 miles

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some deterioration to exhaust front flexi pipe

some deterioration to front tyres on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2022 164,172 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some deterioration to exhaust front flexi pipe

some deterioration to front tyres on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2021 150,474 miles

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2020 140,710 miles

brake pipes greased /undertrays fitted restricting inspection of components

some wear in wiper linkage

Fail 28 Sep 2020 140,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes greased /undertrays fitted restricting inspection of components

some wear in wiper linkage

Pass 14 Oct 2019 127,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,977 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,813 miles

Front tyres have some wear to edges

Rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 9 Nov 2016 77,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,359 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 56,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,356 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,366 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,789 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 23,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FD10 VTX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver 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 FD10 VTX, 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 FD10 VTX?

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What year was FD10 VTX registered?

FD10 VTX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2010.

Is FD10 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD10 VTX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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