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LB10 XFS

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,052 mi
Last recorded98,052 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 98,052 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,958 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 94,943 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,922 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 89,058 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 83,707 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 78,316 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,988 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,823 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front valve stem perished

Nearside Rear valve stem perished

Offside Front valve stem perished

Offside Rear valve stem perished

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 1 Jul 2017 43,872 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,621 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,856 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,032 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 XFS 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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

LB10 XFS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2010.

Is LB10 XFS safe to buy?

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