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RF10 OHS

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,478 mi
Last recorded136,478 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 136,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 129,336 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 113,799 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 113,799 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,505 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2014 91,984 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre tread wearing low-advise renewal.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,036 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 85,036 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 OHS 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 70%.

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 OHS, 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 OHS registered?

RF10 OHS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is RF10 OHS safe to buy?

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