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NV10 YRO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,783 mi
Last recorded128,783 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV10 YRO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 128,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,684 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 118,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside front weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 245/35/19 93Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/19 93Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 114,800 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))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 114,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,311 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 105,311 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment offside (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,523 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,809 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,419 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,103 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 49,103 miles

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

Front wipers smear slightly

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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NV10 YRO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NV10 YRO, 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 NV10 YRO registered?

NV10 YRO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is NV10 YRO safe to buy?

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