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SB10 OPR

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,621 mi
Last recorded136,621 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB10 OPR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 136,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 127,377 miles

Cover fitted obscuring items of test

Rear exhaust modified

Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,822 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust modified

Fail 13 Jan 2023 118,814 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front heatshield loose

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

Rear exhaust modified

Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,209 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,744 miles

Cover fitted obscuring items of test

Fail 5 Jan 2021 88,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Cover fitted obscuring items of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

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 22 Jun 2019 83,349 miles

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

covers fitted all round under the car

Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,307 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,823 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 63,804 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 on outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,124 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,128 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SB10 OPR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB10 OPR, 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 SB10 OPR registered?

SB10 OPR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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