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P14 ATD

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,826 mi
Last recorded147,826 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 ATD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 147,826 miles

washers frozen

Pass 6 Jan 2025 131,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 114,776 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,663 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 98,440 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2020 94,931 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2019 94,847 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 94,711 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 92,955 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 91,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,520 miles

engine cover

n/s/f tyre worn on side wall

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

N/S/F & N/S/R tyre sidewalls scuffed/cut

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2013 61,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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P14 ATD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P14 ATD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P14 ATD registered?

P14 ATD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2010.

Is P14 ATD safe to buy?

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