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L10 WMG

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,586 mi
Last recorded78,586 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 WMG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 78,586 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 76,195 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 73,709 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 70,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,550 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,281 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 55,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,422 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 39,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,854 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 33,353 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L10 WMG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L10 WMG, 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 L10 WMG registered?

L10 WMG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is L10 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L10 WMG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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