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L14 BMW

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 BMW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 138,041 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 128,927 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 124,444 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 120,149 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,361 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 111,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 111,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 109,168 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 109,168 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 101,520 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,915 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 95,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,612 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear limit

Offside Rear tyre close to wear limit

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,679 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/Frn Tyre worn outer and inner edge also Tyre lumpy on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,546 miles

O/S/Frn Tyre worn outer and inner edge also Tyre lumpy on inner edge.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,178 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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L14 BMW 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 L14 BMW, 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 L14 BMW registered?

L14 BMW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2010.

Is L14 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 BMW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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