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L25 KDH

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,232 mi
Last recorded150,232 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 KDH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 150,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 137,105 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,123 miles

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

Rear Differential seal has cracks

Pass 19 Dec 2022 109,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks and also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,047 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,786 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 66,054 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,786 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 43,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2014 33,063 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,741 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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L25 KDH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 L25 KDH, 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 L25 KDH registered?

L25 KDH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2010.

Is L25 KDH safe to buy?

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