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LL59 UTT

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,703 mi
Last recorded184,703 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 UTT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 184,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 182,532 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 178,911 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 178,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 174,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 171,533 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 168,334 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 166,817 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

high level few bulbs in op

Pass 8 Jan 2019 161,284 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check brake fluid

Pass 23 Jan 2018 155,348 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 155,348 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 147,653 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 140,315 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 140,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 132,285 miles

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 132,224 miles

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

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 119,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 119,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 95,952 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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LL59 UTT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LL59 UTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL59 UTT registered?

LL59 UTT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 January 2010.

Is LL59 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL59 UTT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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