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RA10 MYX

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,691 mi
Last recorded114,691 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA10 MYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,691 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 112,128 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 112,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 100,600 miles

Under tray/floor and sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2018 100,271 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

Offside steering rack inner arm slight play

Under tray/floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,679 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside front brake pad wear wire broken

Offside rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 93,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside front brake pad wear wire broken

Offside rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake pad warning wire rubbing on nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 73,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,936 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 61,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,935 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,700 miles

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

brake pad warning activated

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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RA10 MYX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA10 MYX, 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 RA10 MYX registered?

RA10 MYX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 2010.

Is RA10 MYX safe to buy?

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