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L44 LDF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,924 mi
Last recorded98,924 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 LDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 98,924 miles

Central Front Lower full under fioor cover

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 89,666 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear differential mountings wearing ()

Fail 25 Sep 2024 89,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear differential mountings wearing ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,757 miles

Central Front Lower full cover fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,678 miles

Central Front Lower full cover fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 66,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,507 miles

Central Lower car fitted with full under tray

Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Zero emissions

Fail 25 Sep 2018 59,067 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Zero emissions

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,554 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,652 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,531 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,895 miles

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 Aug 2013 27,583 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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L44 LDF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L44 LDF, 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 L44 LDF registered?

L44 LDF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2010.

Is L44 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 LDF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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