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FE10 PNO

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,628 mi
Last recorded157,628 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 PNO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 157,628 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 151,646 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 151,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2024 146,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 142,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 136,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 131,438 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,955 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 121,053 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,636 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,708 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,123 miles

NSR TYRE has a small cut in the tread deep enough to reach the chords

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin in relation to amount of wear on other pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 100,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR TYRE has a small cut in the tread deep enough to reach the chords

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin in relation to amount of wear on other pads (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,983 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,385 miles

both front Tyres, inner & outer treads wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,320 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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FE10 PNO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FE10 PNO, 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 FE10 PNO registered?

FE10 PNO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is FE10 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE10 PNO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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