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L90 FUT

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,633 mi
Last recorded149,633 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 FUT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 149,633 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 142,588 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,881 miles

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

tpms malfunction

Fail 28 Jun 2024 141,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

tpms malfunction

Pass 7 Nov 2022 134,553 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 134,553 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 132,128 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 126,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 118,763 miles

all 4 tyres on limit and walls perished slightly-bonett catch sticking-

Pass 19 Jul 2019 116,596 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 112,878 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 107,431 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 105,666 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 105,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,394 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 92,394 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres on 2mm

n/s/f washer jet leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2013 72,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear 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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L90 FUT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L90 FUT, 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 L90 FUT registered?

L90 FUT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2010.

Is L90 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 FUT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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