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LB10 RYF

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,054 mi
Last recorded143,054 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 143,054 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2025 136,499 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 131,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 131,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,738 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 123,134 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,672 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 109,667 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 106,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 106,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,504 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,373 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,819 miles

Nail in both rear tyre treads.

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,895 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,927 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 52,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LB10 RYF 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 77.8%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

LB10 RYF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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