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GV59 UKY

2010 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,870 mi
Last recorded162,870 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 UKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2026 162,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative self adjuster broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 157,721 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2025 157,712 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2024 151,939 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 146,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bold inner edges no cord exposed at the time of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Boot space full not tested

Fail 26 Aug 2023 146,538 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bold inner edges no cord exposed at the time of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Boot space full not tested

Pass 30 Aug 2022 139,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 139,849 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 133,658 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 129,157 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2019 121,192 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 121,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,770 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,868 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,974 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 68,974 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 56,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,769 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,547 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2012 24,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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GV59 UKY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GV59 UKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV59 UKY registered?

GV59 UKY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is GV59 UKY safe to buy?

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