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SD10 RKA

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,821 mi
Last recorded115,821 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD10 RKA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 112,686 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,190 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 99,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 92,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 82,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,720 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 68,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 50,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,569 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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SD10 RKA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SD10 RKA, 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 SD10 RKA registered?

SD10 RKA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is SD10 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD10 RKA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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