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L444 GRO

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,877 mi
Last recorded155,877 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 GRO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 155,877 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (nearside & offside) (4.1.4 (b))

Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated (nearside & offside)

Rear Coil spring corroded (nearside & offside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (nearside & offside) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 144,107 miles

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Jan 2024 134,946 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 124,233 miles

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components + oil behind front tray

Pass 15 Apr 2022 116,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components + oil behind front tray

Fail 12 Apr 2022 116,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components + oil behind front tray

Pass 27 May 2021 113,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 103,161 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 92,071 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 89,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,291 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,691 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,467 miles

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

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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L444 GRO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L444 GRO, 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 L444 GRO registered?

L444 GRO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2010.

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