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MO08 OCK

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,561 mi
Last recorded134,561 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO08 OCK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 134,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 118,269 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 99,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

screen wash poor performance

Fail 12 Jun 2024 99,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

screen wash poor performance

Pass 19 Jun 2023 81,309 miles

no emissions detected

Fail 19 Jun 2023 81,309 miles

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

no emissions detected

Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,678 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,797 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engine

Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,749 miles

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

under tray fitted under engine obstructed full view

Pass 23 Aug 2019 49,821 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,656 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate slightly corroded, still secure

Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,569 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate fixing corroded but not likely to fail as yet

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,089 miles

Offside Rear cut in tyre no canvas

Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,412 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,113 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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MO08 OCK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MO08 OCK, 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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MO08 OCK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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