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RF10 OHR

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,996 mi
Last recorded131,996 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 131,996 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Apr 2024 131,979 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Feb 2023 131,701 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 126,186 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,109 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 107,192 miles

B pillar VIN plate partially peeling off

Slight damage to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2019 107,187 miles

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

B pillar VIN plate partially peeling off

Slight damage to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,333 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,717 miles

Both front tyres getting low 225/55/17

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 85,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres getting low 225/55/17

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 54,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,487 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 OHR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF10 OHR registered?

RF10 OHR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 August 2010.

Is RF10 OHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF10 OHR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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