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SC10 GPF

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,447 mi
Last recorded138,447 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC10 GPF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,447 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 126,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 114,280 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 2 Jul 2021 107,951 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 104,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,049 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,384 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 69,302 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 69,302 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 24 Jun 2014 62,472 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 62,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SC10 GPF is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC10 GPF, 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 SC10 GPF registered?

SC10 GPF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 July 2010.

Is SC10 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC10 GPF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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