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S500 XAK

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,608 mi
Last recorded107,608 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 XAK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 107,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,277 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,381 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,254 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear arms) bothsides 2x (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,285 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bothsides (front & rear arms ) (2.4.G.2)

Front various under trays / engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 2 Apr 2016 67,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 51,448 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 51,399 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,745 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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S500 XAK 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 90%.

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 S500 XAK, 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

How do I check the history of S500 XAK?

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What year was S500 XAK registered?

S500 XAK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2010.

Is S500 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 XAK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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