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P90 MKL

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,437 mi
Last recorded141,437 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP90 MKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 141,437 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 141,437 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 136,897 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 136,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 128,853 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,026 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,095 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,922 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 96,464 miles

under cover fitted to under side of vehicle front to rear

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,457 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,400 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 32,595 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 19,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres side wall damaged + worn on edges

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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P90 MKL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P90 MKL, 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 P90 MKL registered?

P90 MKL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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