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LS10 BFN

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,148 mi
Last recorded136,148 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 BFN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 136,148 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 134,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 132,828 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 130,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 128,672 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 127,788 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 127,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 125,935 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 125,825 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective main reflector. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,705 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 116,906 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 112,744 miles

Front Both wipers smearing slightly

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres 2-3m - cuts - no cords shown - 225 50 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Unable to test rear seat belts due to seats being folded down and loaded at time of test

Under guards fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Aug 2015 105,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 73,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LS10 BFN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS10 BFN, 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 LS10 BFN registered?

LS10 BFN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is LS10 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS10 BFN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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