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LB10 TWZ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,193 mi
Last recorded116,193 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 116,193 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2024
Fail 24 Oct 2024 97,193 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 97,054 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 94,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 91,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,923 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 88,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,395 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 86,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,790 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides fronts lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 80,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides fronts lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,190 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,254 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,664 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,661 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,509 miles

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

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 15 Jul 2013 33,358 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 TWZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

LB10 TWZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 August 2010.

Is LB10 TWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB10 TWZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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