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LT10 XCB

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,671 mi
Last recorded163,671 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT10 XCB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 163,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 160,130 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 156,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 147,918 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 147,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 140,970 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 127,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,882 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 107,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 57,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 742,247 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,646 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 38,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,814 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,087 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 15,644 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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LT10 XCB 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 LT10 XCB, 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 LT10 XCB registered?

LT10 XCB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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