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MW10 XAO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,148 mi
Last recorded186,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 XAO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 186,148 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 163,176 miles

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Pass 27 Jun 2023 145,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 125,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 106,692 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 98,667 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,199 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,588 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,417 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,734 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,199 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,707 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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MW10 XAO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MW10 XAO, 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 MW10 XAO registered?

MW10 XAO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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