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RF10 BFP

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,764 mi
Last recorded136,764 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF10 BFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 136,764 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 129,098 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 115,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,082 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,021 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,604 miles

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

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

near side front has a slight Play in steering rack inner joint

off side fron has a slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,811 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,607 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 69,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner shoulder very close to cords

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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RF10 BFP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RF10 BFP, 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 RF10 BFP registered?

RF10 BFP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 August 2010.

Is RF10 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF10 BFP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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