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RF10 NVA

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,152 mi
Last recorded139,152 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 139,152 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 129,977 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 129,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,834 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 107,505 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,244 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,058 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 44,770 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 NVA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVA, 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 NVA registered?

RF10 NVA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 August 2010.

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