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ML10 HFP

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,643 mi
Last recorded152,643 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 HFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 152,643 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 152,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 143,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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 8 May 2024 136,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 132,289 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 130,488 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Oct 2021 124,703 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 110,457 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 110,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,485 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,190 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,458 miles

under trays and covers fitted covering brake pipes etc

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,091 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,301 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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ML10 HFP 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 82.4%.

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 ML10 HFP, 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 ML10 HFP registered?

ML10 HFP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 2010.

Is ML10 HFP safe to buy?

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