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S24 EEO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,981 mi
Last recorded151,981 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 EEO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 151,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 151,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 146,663 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 146,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 145,881 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 145,836 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2020 145,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 137,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 137,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

interior mirror not fitted

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 128,804 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 128,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 120,887 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 113,278 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,273 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 165,115 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 82,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs look worn.

Front brake pads look like on limit to PASS MOT NOW.

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 82,146 miles

Front brake discs look worn.

Front brake pads look like on limit to PASS MOT NOW.

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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S24 EEO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S24 EEO, 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 S24 EEO registered?

S24 EEO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 July 2010.

Is S24 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S24 EEO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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