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LC10 GMU

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,581 mi
Last recorded192,581 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 GMU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 192,581 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 192,569 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 188,951 miles

Offside Rear brake pads sensor in not fully secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 188,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads sensor in not fully secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 184,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 184,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2023 178,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2022 170,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2022 170,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2021 153,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 145,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 134,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,194 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 122,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,725 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 113,723 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,701 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,150 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,991 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 71,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,478 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 55,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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LC10 GMU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LC10 GMU, 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 LC10 GMU registered?

LC10 GMU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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