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PF10 EDV

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,660 mi
Last recorded183,660 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF10 EDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 183,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 183,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm towards the rear marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 176,750 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 163,056 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 151,910 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 142,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 137,581 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT& NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 137,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT& NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 122,768 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside Front. Nearside & Offside Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 117,387 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jul 2018 117,381 miles

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,428 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

O/S rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Screw in O/S rear tyre.

Slight wear to front brake pads.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 90,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,237 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 66,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,421 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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PF10 EDV is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PF10 EDV, 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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PF10 EDV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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