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SC10 OAS

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,591 mi
Last recorded124,591 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC10 OAS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 124,591 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 117,373 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 109,808 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2022 102,780 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2021 94,787 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 82,500 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,869 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 77,869 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,672 miles

Front both tyres feathered outer and inner walls nearing legal limit

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing heavy wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing heavy wear (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 63,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing heavy wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing heavy wear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,775 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014
Fail 31 Mar 2014 38,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,789 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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SC10 OAS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OAS, 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 SC10 OAS registered?

SC10 OAS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 August 2010.

Is SC10 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC10 OAS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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