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NG10 WTC

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,433 mi
Last recorded172,433 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG10 WTC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 172,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 169,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 160,839 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 154,417 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 154,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 147,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 147,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 147,589 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 138,819 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing for full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2018 130,058 miles

zero emmissions

Fail 2 Oct 2018 129,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

zero emmissions

Pass 23 Oct 2017 119,852 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play bottom arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play bottom arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 119,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play bottom arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play bottom arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 107,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 107,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,676 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 14 Aug 2014 81,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,389 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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NG10 WTC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG10 WTC, 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 NG10 WTC registered?

NG10 WTC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 2010.

Is NG10 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG10 WTC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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