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KR10 WXF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

242,535 mi
Last recorded242,535 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR10 WXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 242,535 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 226,014 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2021 132,295 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 132,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 129,417 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 122,611 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,783 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 28 Jun 2018 111,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,289 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 100,289 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,110 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 78,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,461 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KR10 WXF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KR10 WXF, 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

How do I check the history of KR10 WXF?

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What year was KR10 WXF registered?

KR10 WXF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2010.

Is KR10 WXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR10 WXF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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