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FL10 AEA

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,028 mi
Last recorded153,028 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 AEA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 153,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 153,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 149,322 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))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 143,895 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Sep 2023 143,895 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2022 139,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 129,393 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 125,555 miles

brake pipes above under trays

cuts in front tyres

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear tyres worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 125,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes above under trays

cuts in front tyres

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear tyres worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 120,936 miles

brake pipes above under trays

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,303 miles

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Fail 19 Feb 2019 110,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Pass 2 Mar 2018 102,621 miles

bonnet safety catch very stiff

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,334 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,788 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 85,788 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,402 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,951 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside 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
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FL10 AEA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL10 AEA, 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 FL10 AEA registered?

FL10 AEA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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