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LA10 DFE

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,018 mi
Last recorded119,018 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA10 DFE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 119,018 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 101,526 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is wearing from the outer edge 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 96,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is wearing from the outer edge 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,496 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 19 Jul 2013 69,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges (strong advise)

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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LA10 DFE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA10 DFE, 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 LA10 DFE registered?

LA10 DFE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 August 2010.

Is LA10 DFE safe to buy?

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