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LB10 VTK

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,825 mi
Last recorded99,825 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 VTK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 99,825 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff damp

Pass 11 Jul 2025 94,614 miles

rear pads appear low inner

Pass 11 Jul 2024 89,788 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,560 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 78,502 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 78,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,571 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,094 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,312 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,232 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,333 miles

Front 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 19 Jul 2013 30,302 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 VTK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

LB10 VTK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 2010.

Is LB10 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB10 VTK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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