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KW10 ERV

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,513 mi
Last recorded196,513 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW10 ERV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 196,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 186,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 186,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 175,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 161,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 143,187 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 143,187 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 127,353 miles

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

front wipers smeary.

noise from engine bay.

windscreen has damage within zone B.

Fail 14 Jul 2020 127,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front wipers smeary.

noise from engine bay.

windscreen has damage within zone B.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 114,981 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

note/engine vibration

Fail 16 Jul 2019 114,981 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

note/engine vibration

Pass 17 Jul 2018 98,561 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low in places

Fail 18 Jul 2017 87,324 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low in places

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 23 Jul 2016 78,502 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn off outer edges

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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KW10 ERV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KW10 ERV, 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 KW10 ERV registered?

KW10 ERV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 August 2010.

Is KW10 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW10 ERV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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