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LB10 XJP

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,615 mi
Last recorded151,615 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 XJP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 151,615 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 151,615 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,321 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,789 miles

child seat fitted to rear, unable to check seat belts properly-rear brake pads wearing low-front lower shocker bushes slightly perished-front brake discs worn thin-windscreen has stone chip

Fail 28 Nov 2016 124,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

child seat fitted to rear, unable to check seat belts properly-rear brake pads wearing low-front lower shocker bushes slightly perished-front brake discs worn thin-windscreen has stone chip

Fail 28 Nov 2016 124,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 116,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,198 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XJP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

LB10 XJP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 July 2010.

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