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RC05 RSC

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

216,412 mi
Last recorded216,412 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC05 RSC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 216,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 216,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 206,023 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 183,152 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2020 173,451 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 162,989 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 154,460 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 140,626 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 133,993 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 127,214 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 99,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RC05 RSC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RC05 RSC, 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 RC05 RSC registered?

RC05 RSC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2010.

Is RC05 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC05 RSC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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