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LV10 FXA

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,344 mi
Last recorded84,344 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 FXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 84,344 miles

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

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

exhaust middle mount broken but secure

Pass 25 Mar 2025 80,754 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 75,587 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,048 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,990 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,188 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,704 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 41,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,311 miles

Nearside Front sidewall scuffed & nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,609 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,302 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,652 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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LV10 FXA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LV10 FXA, 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 LV10 FXA registered?

LV10 FXA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is LV10 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV10 FXA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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