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M6 WDP

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,089 mi
Last recorded156,089 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 WDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 156,089 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 156,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

(suspect) rear inner pads wearing low

Nearside Rear wheel welded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 154,153 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WASHERS POOR

Fail 18 Aug 2025 154,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WASHERS POOR

Pass 2 Sep 2024 152,698 miles

Central Front Exhaust clamp defective - unlikely to become detached

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 152,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 150,600 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 146,815 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 146,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 143,375 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 140,577 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 140,569 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working angle eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working in wing but led bulbs (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 137,261 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn & lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres heavily worn inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2019 137,261 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn & lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres heavily worn inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2018 130,017 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 129,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,670 miles

Nearside Front sidelights dim

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 120,660 miles

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

Nearside Front sidelights dim

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 115,641 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,501 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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M6 WDP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M6 WDP, 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 M6 WDP registered?

M6 WDP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is M6 WDP safe to buy?

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