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G5 FCP

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,160 mi
Last recorded114,160 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 FCP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 114,160 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 109,042 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 104,885 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 99,397 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 93,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,170 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,107 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 83,107 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,585 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 78,585 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,453 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cant check underside properly due to covers

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,124 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,355 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,929 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 42,753 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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G5 FCP 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 82.4%.

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 G5 FCP, 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 G5 FCP?

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What year was G5 FCP registered?

G5 FCP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is G5 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 FCP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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