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M5 BPV

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,609 mi
Last recorded105,609 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 BPV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 105,609 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 105,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 99,999 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 95,681 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 95,680 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Nearside & Offside (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,987 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,386 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,408 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x nearside and 1x offside (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,559 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,243 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 78,243 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,303 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 75,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,094 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 70,094 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,889 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M5 BPV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 M5 BPV, 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 M5 BPV registered?

M5 BPV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2010.

Is M5 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 BPV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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