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NG10 VOC

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,142 mi
Last recorded170,142 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG10 VOC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 170,142 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 160,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 151,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 142,941 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 132,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 121,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,263 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,168 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,294 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 57,488 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NG10 VOC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue 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 NG10 VOC, 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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NG10 VOC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 August 2010.

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