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GF10 BVK

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,169 mi
Last recorded191,169 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 BVK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 191,169 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 178,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 162,256 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 154,416 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 149,744 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2021 142,048 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides x2

exhaust flixi worn

Fail 6 Aug 2021 142,048 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides x2

exhaust flixi worn

Pass 8 Aug 2020 136,616 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 128,996 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 121,716 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 121,716 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,586 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 111,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm worn on inner edge small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn on inner edge small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,931 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 84,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,337 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 73,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GF10 BVK 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 GF10 BVK, 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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GF10 BVK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 April 2010.

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