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RR51 NGH

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,222 mi
Last recorded169,222 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR51 NGH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 169,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2024 164,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 159,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 155,960 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 152,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 147,385 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 147,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 142,310 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 133,480 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 133,480 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 127,659 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 127,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,502 miles

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2016 121,502 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ns os (2.4.G.2)

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,948 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 101,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,376 miles

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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RR51 NGH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RR51 NGH, 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 RR51 NGH registered?

RR51 NGH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2010.

Is RR51 NGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RR51 NGH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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