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RF10 EDC

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,193 mi
Last recorded118,193 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF10 EDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,193 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 118,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,177 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 111,121 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,378 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken ()

Pass 17 May 2016 89,699 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 May 2016 89,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 79,872 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 79,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 66,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

tyre pressure monitoring light on

wipers poor

Fail 20 Mar 2014 63,490 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

tyre pressure monitoring light on

wipers poor

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 EDC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RF10 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

RF10 EDC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2010.

Is RF10 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF10 EDC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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