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GD10 MKJ

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,906 mi
Last recorded201,906 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD10 MKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 201,906 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 190,671 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 190,662 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 179,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre wearing excessively on inside edge advise replacement

Pass 28 Jan 2020 168,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 150,718 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 148,509 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 148,501 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 132,889 miles

Central stop light partially inoperational

Fail 6 Feb 2017 132,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central stop light partially inoperational

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,716 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 95,512 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,627 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 76,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,070 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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GD10 MKJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MKJ, 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 GD10 MKJ registered?

GD10 MKJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2010.

Is GD10 MKJ safe to buy?

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