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S9 RRP

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

174,869 mi
Last recorded174,869 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 RRP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 174,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the sills

undertray fitted front to rear obscuring some components underneath

Pass 2 Oct 2024 162,601 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 155,147 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 147,537 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 136,707 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 136,707 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 129,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 121,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 109,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,705 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,133 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,886 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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S9 RRP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S9 RRP, 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 S9 RRP registered?

S9 RRP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2010.

Is S9 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 RRP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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