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M20 ECS

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,847 mi
Last recorded61,847 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 ECS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 61,847 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 59,172 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 59,171 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 57,079 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 57,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 54,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,283 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 45,283 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,445 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,924 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,854 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,486 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 19,890 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,743 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 15,578 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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M20 ECS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M20 ECS, 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 M20 ECS registered?

M20 ECS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2010.

Is M20 ECS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 ECS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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