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MW04 MAM

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,933 mi
Last recorded188,933 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 MAM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 188,933 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 177,221 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 167,372 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 160,464 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 148,609 miles

Offside 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))

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 148,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 141,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 141,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 134,118 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2019 117,866 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 117,866 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,876 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)

Pass 18 May 2017 94,665 miles

both front / rear brake discs corroded on edges / becoming worn / slightly lipped

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 4 Jun 2016 75,538 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 75,538 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,238 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,181 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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MW04 MAM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW04 MAM, 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 MW04 MAM registered?

MW04 MAM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2010.

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