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KB10 BSB

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,970 mi
Last recorded73,970 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB10 BSB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,970 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,119 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 57,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 56,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,628 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 50,859 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,545 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 48,545 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 44,619 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing on edge

Fail 13 Jul 2018 44,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Jul 2017 40,489 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,110 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and has slight cracking on tread

Fail 8 Jul 2016 34,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and has slight cracking on tread

Pass 11 Jul 2015 30,073 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 19,287 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 19,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KB10 BSB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KB10 BSB, 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 KB10 BSB registered?

KB10 BSB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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