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LX10 UMZ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,120 mi
Last recorded61,120 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX10 UMZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 61,120 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 56,401 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 48,537 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 48,537 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 47,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 45,368 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,151 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 43,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,784 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,868 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,333 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 36,333 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 33,677 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 33,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,225 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,250 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 22,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 15,377 miles

Nearside front tyre slight tear

Fail 11 Mar 2013 15,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre slight tear

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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LX10 UMZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LX10 UMZ, 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 LX10 UMZ registered?

LX10 UMZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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