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RF10 MXO

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,084 mi
Last recorded138,084 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF10 MXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 138,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 129,861 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 129,847 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 120,240 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 120,240 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 113,549 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 106,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 94,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 87,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing near to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing near to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 87,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush excessive wear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing near to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing near to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 75,179 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 60,135 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 43,097 miles

advise tracking to be checked due to track rod end loose

Fail 16 May 2017 43,097 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

advise tracking to be checked due to track rod end loose

Pass 18 May 2016 24,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,902 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,451 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,513 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)

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 MXO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

RF10 MXO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 August 2010.

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