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RE10 WDR

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,466 mi
Last recorded161,466 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 WDR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 161,466 miles

Offside parking brake performance low

Fail 29 Jun 2024 161,466 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 27 Jun 2023 157,073 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 157,073 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 152,951 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 149,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 147,685 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 147,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 138,888 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2019 138,888 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,000 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted. unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 27 Feb 2018 126,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays and engine cover fitted. unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 27 Aug 2017 123,080 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 119,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 117,574 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 114,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 95,112 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 95,112 miles

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

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

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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RE10 WDR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE10 WDR, 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 RE10 WDR registered?

RE10 WDR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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