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PE54 PAT

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,122 mi
Last recorded108,122 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 PAT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 108,122 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 105,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 102,140 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 98,319 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 98,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 95,628 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside sill and engine covers fitted.

Pass 26 May 2021 90,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear the 2 joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight wet inside

Pass 2 Jun 2020 85,919 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 81,058 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on shoulder

Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,871 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,382 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,873 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,726 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,791 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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PE54 PAT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PE54 PAT, 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

How do I check the history of PE54 PAT?

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What year was PE54 PAT registered?

PE54 PAT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is PE54 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE54 PAT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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