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LA10 DGU

2010 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,348 mi
Last recorded181,348 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA10 DGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 181,348 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

General underbody corrosion

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre coupling (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear, off side front, near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 169,732 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2022 160,614 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front WIPER SMEARING

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 147,611 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 144,218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 136,895 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 136,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 126,348 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 117,686 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,000 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,210 miles

under shield

Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,976 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,430 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 68,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 DGU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LA10 DGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA10 DGU registered?

LA10 DGU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 2010.

Is LA10 DGU safe to buy?

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