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M25 GRN

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,100 mi
Last recorded154,100 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 GRN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 154,100 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 148,640 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 143,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 132,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 105,951 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 103,796 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 6 Jul 2021 103,793 miles

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

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 22 Jul 2020 99,112 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2019 94,522 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,429 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 10 Jul 2018 87,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,681 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,730 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,920 miles

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,285 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,634 miles

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

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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M25 GRN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M25 GRN, 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 M25 GRN registered?

M25 GRN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is M25 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M25 GRN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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