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P22 GWN

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,524 mi
Last recorded129,524 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 GWN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 129,524 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 129,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 121,846 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2023 121,820 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2022 117,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,412 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 112,412 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,431 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 14 Nov 2019 102,771 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))

plastic engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some engine bay/underside components/areas

Pass 26 Oct 2018 97,037 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Oct 2017 91,936 miles

Emissions too clean to register.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn in central area down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 91,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Emissions too clean to register.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn in central area down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too low to register

Fail 26 Sep 2016 58,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too low to register

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,279 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,159 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,809 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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P22 GWN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P22 GWN, 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 P22 GWN registered?

P22 GWN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is P22 GWN safe to buy?

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