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MV10 LRO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,651 mi
Last recorded160,651 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 LRO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 160,651 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 152,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,427 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 124,134 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 124,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged had loose bits in buckle. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2018 111,522 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 1 May 2018 111,461 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,470 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 89,673 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,152 miles

Advise Tracking Due To Tyre Wear

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/S/F Tyre Bold On Edges

Pass 12 Apr 2014 78,483 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to get reading

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MV10 LRO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV10 LRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV10 LRO registered?

MV10 LRO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is MV10 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV10 LRO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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