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RD04 MAY

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,133 mi
Last recorded201,133 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD04 MAY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 201,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2024 193,858 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 187,001 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 179,104 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 179,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 169,450 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2021 169,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 163,332 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers & shields fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2019 160,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

under body trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2018 151,555 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 139,861 miles

Emissions trigger point not met

Under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 133,801 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 133,693 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 127,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 117,003 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 115,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 115,777 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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RD04 MAY is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RD04 MAY, 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 RD04 MAY registered?

RD04 MAY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2010.

Is RD04 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD04 MAY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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