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G9 VLP

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,689 mi
Last recorded133,689 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 VLP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 133,689 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear diff bush perished

Pass 1 Jul 2025 100,628 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 126,206 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 85,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 118,715 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 118,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 74,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 111,261 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 111,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 100,657 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn with shock, as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn with shock, as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,064 miles

The off side and near sidde rear upper suspension arms are showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Fail 2 Aug 2021 61,064 miles

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

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

The off side and near sidde rear upper suspension arms are showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,608 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 93,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,187 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner ede

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,504 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 86,504 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 55,167 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,275 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,859 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,012 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,536 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,542 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,173 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 41,173 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 34,554 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,825 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 21,653 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,145 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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G9 VLP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G9 VLP, 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 G9 VLP registered?

G9 VLP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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