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M300 APF

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,470 mi
Last recorded141,470 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 APF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 141,470 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 131,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 125,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 118,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 111,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,495 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 104,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (Close To Limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,812 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,017 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 90,231 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to nil on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn to nil on inner edge

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,457 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,018 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 41,749 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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M300 APF 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 88.2%.

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 M300 APF, 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 M300 APF registered?

M300 APF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 May 2010.

Is M300 APF safe to buy?

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