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LB10 RVZ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,386 mi
Last recorded128,386 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 RVZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 128,386 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 126,063 miles

small stone chip in zone A of the windscreen

temp sealing fuel cap fitted

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components panels and pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2024 121,861 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in zone A of the windscreen

temp/ sealing fuel cap fitted

various plastic factory undertrays/engine covers fitted obscuring components panels and pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2023 115,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s blade has a small tear at one end (3.4 (b) (i))

temp locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 109,608 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/rear tyre has wear to the inner edge

sealable tempory fuel cap fittwd

Pass 9 Jun 2021 102,487 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear lower bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s angel eye is inoperative but has a o/s and n/s front position lamps

sealable temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2021 102,487 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear lower bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s angel eye is inoperative but has a o/s and n/s front position lamps

Pass 26 May 2020 97,174 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear lower bushs have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear to both rear tyres on the inner edges

temp fuel cap fitted

various factory undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 26 May 2020 97,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning angel eye not working but other potion lamp operates (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear lower bushs have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear to both rear tyres on the inner edges

temp fuel cap fitted

various factory undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Jun 2019 93,072 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap is a temporary type

Fail 15 Apr 2019 93,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap is a temporary type

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,907 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 50,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,939 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,753 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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LB10 RVZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LB10 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

LB10 RVZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is LB10 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB10 RVZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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