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SC59 LVR

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,895 mi
Last recorded132,895 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 LVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 132,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 129,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 121,947 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 114,539 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 114,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2021 107,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 102,250 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,265 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 92,263 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,720 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 73,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,274 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,245 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 61,245 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,318 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 33,257 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 25,610 miles

trinket removed from rearview mirror mot fail if there.

Fail 18 Jan 2013 25,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

trinket removed from rearview mirror mot fail if there.

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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SC59 LVR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SC59 LVR, 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 SC59 LVR registered?

SC59 LVR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is SC59 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC59 LVR shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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