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SC10 OBT

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,318 mi
Last recorded177,318 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC10 OBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 177,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the inner tread channel (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside/ part of the under-tray damaged part missing.

Fail 16 Jul 2019 177,318 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken the lower part of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the inner tread channel (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside/ part of the under-tray damaged part missing.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 131,229 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 131,229 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front brake discs corroded due to being stood have now been cleaned up but recomend new ones (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 131,229 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 123,215 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 112,759 miles

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

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

Oil leak at rear diff ()

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2016 112,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak at rear diff ()

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,376 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 OBT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SC10 OBT, 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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SC10 OBT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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