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LR10 XEP

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,645 mi
Last recorded144,645 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 XEP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 144,645 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 127,204 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 127,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,665 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,999 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 93,996 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,517 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,528 miles

Electronic Parking Brake control button cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2017 47,528 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electronic Parking Brake control button cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,032 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 27,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 22,532 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,532 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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LR10 XEP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR10 XEP, 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

How do I check the history of LR10 XEP?

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What year was LR10 XEP registered?

LR10 XEP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 2010.

Is LR10 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR10 XEP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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