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PGT 81

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,151 mi
Last recorded93,151 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGT 81
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 93,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both tyres bold on edges.

Front screen stone chip.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 88,418 miles

Front screen stone chip.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 88,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front screen stone chip.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 83,699 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

stone chip front screen.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,811 miles

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,519 miles

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,130 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear service brake lagging

Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 39,502 miles

shallow cuts to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop lamp not fully illuminated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,474 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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PGT 81 is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PGT 81, 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 PGT 81 registered?

PGT 81 is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is PGT 81 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGT 81 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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