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PL10 MTY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,842 mi
Last recorded147,842 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL10 MTY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 147,842 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 147,827 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 124,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 117,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyres x 4 edges worn

Pass 20 Nov 2019 114,518 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,124 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 89,643 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,378 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 54,127 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,364 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,002 miles

tpms lamp on

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

offside door mirror, glass cracked.

park brake switch damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2013 43,002 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

offside door mirror, glass cracked.

park brake switch damaged

tpms lamp on

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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PL10 MTY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PL10 MTY, 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 PL10 MTY registered?

PL10 MTY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 2010.

Is PL10 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL10 MTY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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