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LB10 NWL

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,921 mi
Last recorded139,921 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 NWL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 139,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 134,015 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 128,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020 121,682 miles

Offside Front Lower slight play in balljoint

Pass 10 Aug 2019 117,638 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 114,727 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 108,112 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,941 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 93,854 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,413 miles

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

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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LB10 NWL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LB10 NWL, 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 LB10 NWL registered?

LB10 NWL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 August 2010.

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