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LP10 FLN

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,579 mi
Last recorded71,579 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP10 FLN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,579 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight wear/damage to outer sidewall (part worn tyre has been fitted date stamped 2018) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to the edges (part worn tyre fitted date stamped 2019) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 71,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large bulge to the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit and heavily worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 61,037 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2025 61,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 53,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 52,029 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 52,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,021 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 51,020 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,154 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 47,627 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,994 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2019 45,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,195 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2018 42,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,645 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 31,645 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,676 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 27,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,182 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,976 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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LP10 FLN 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 LP10 FLN, 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 LP10 FLN registered?

LP10 FLN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is LP10 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP10 FLN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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