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PL10 TWY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

293,099 mi
Last recorded293,099 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 293,099 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 179,110 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 174,856 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 174,856 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 171,886 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 168,763 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 165,696 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 165,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 163,153 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 160,370 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 160,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 157,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 157,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer edge lower (225/55r17y rf (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 144,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 126,949 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 126,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 107,819 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 104,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,329 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn slightly

both rear brake discs worn slightly

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 TWY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PL10 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

PL10 TWY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 2010.

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