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ML10 WYN

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,728 mi
Last recorded144,728 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 WYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 144,728 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 144,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 144,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

message on centre dash, particle filter advisory

Fail 17 Jun 2025 144,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

message on centre dash, particle filter advisory

Pass 18 Jun 2024 138,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass lose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/16 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 138,010 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass lose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/16 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 132,356 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2023 132,354 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,364 miles

Emissions too weak to register.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 126,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too weak to register.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 118,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 118,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,825 miles

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2019 109,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,740 miles

Emission tested and passed.. smoke levels undetectable no printout was produced

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,480 miles

Emission result K=0.03 1/m.

Extensive covers & undertrays fitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 78,480 miles

Emission result K=0.03 1/m.

Extensive covers & undertrays fitted.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,841 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,234 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,435 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Sep 2013 68,305 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 68,305 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WYN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ML10 WYN, 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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ML10 WYN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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