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S66 UTP

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,878 mi
Last recorded119,878 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 UTP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 119,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 113,427 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 107,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 101,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 101,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,246 miles

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

no smoke reading detected

Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,625 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 90,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inside edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,558 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,408 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,776 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,568 miles

no emissions detected at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,851 miles

no emissions detected at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,298 miles

no emissions detected on test.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,166 miles

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

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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S66 UTP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S66 UTP, 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 S66 UTP registered?

S66 UTP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2010.

Is S66 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S66 UTP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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