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GV10 OAN

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,659 mi
Last recorded153,659 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 OAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 153,659 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 153,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 138,096 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 130,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 126,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 120,991 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,120 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,438 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,595 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 77,581 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,379 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 6 Jun 2014 62,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 51,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres inner edges worn tracking?

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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GV10 OAN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV10 OAN, 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 GV10 OAN registered?

GV10 OAN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2010.

Is GV10 OAN safe to buy?

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