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K2 RES

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,384 mi
Last recorded188,384 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 RES
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 188,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2025 181,269 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 174,995 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 170,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 165,888 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 158,936 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 158,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 150,747 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 150,714 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 144,858 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 137,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 136,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 115,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,821 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,170 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,617 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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K2 RES is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K2 RES, 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 K2 RES registered?

K2 RES is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is K2 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 RES shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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