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FL10 AFV

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,266 mi
Last recorded201,266 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 AFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 201,266 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 201,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 186,801 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 186,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 161,788 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 161,698 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 149,800 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,065 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 140,867 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 134,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 127,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 118,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 115,779 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 106,880 miles

advise child seats fitted at time of test

Fail 27 May 2016 106,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,922 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,227 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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FL10 AFV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AFV, 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

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What year was FL10 AFV registered?

FL10 AFV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is FL10 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL10 AFV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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