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LO10 VNS

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,028 mi
Last recorded125,028 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 VNS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 125,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 113,927 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 113,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad warning light on but no visible pads worn enough to trigger warning system. Strongly suggest further inspection (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,234 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 103,155 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 92,791 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 92,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,210 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 88,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,294 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 80,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,587 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 67,734 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber coupling slight cracking ()

Fail 8 May 2017 67,733 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber coupling slight cracking ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,455 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 61,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,493 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 55,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,285 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 45,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 39,800 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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LO10 VNS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LO10 VNS, 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 LO10 VNS registered?

LO10 VNS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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