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GD10 DVP

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,116 mi
Last recorded134,116 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD10 DVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 134,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 125,319 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 125,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 116,591 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 90,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,230 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 82,222 miles

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

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

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,980 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 71,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 63,380 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 50,279 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,767 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 39,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,594 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GD10 DVP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GD10 DVP, 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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GD10 DVP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2010.

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