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MA10 DPV

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,603 mi
Last recorded140,603 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 DPV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 140,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 136,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2023 129,236 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 129,236 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,488 miles

1/2 high level brake light inop

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

chip in windscreen (o/s)

Fail 10 Mar 2021 122,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

1/2 high level brake light inop

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

chip in windscreen (o/s)

Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,980 miles

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

Offside Front inner track rod arm has slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,784 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MA10 DPV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MA10 DPV, 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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MA10 DPV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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