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LS10 DXU

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,439 mi
Last recorded158,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 DXU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 158,439 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 155,502 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 152,076 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2024 152,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 149,705 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 149,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 145,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 138,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 129,911 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 99,098 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,974 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,625 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,767 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 50,742 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 43,350 miles

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

full test not carried out .full plastc tray to underside of vehicle

off side handbrake noisy when applied

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 DXU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

LS10 DXU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is LS10 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS10 DXU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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