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SH10 PXG

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,814 mi
Last recorded121,814 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 PXG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 121,814 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,736 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear hose, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 117,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear hose, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 111,640 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive down engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy requires monitoring (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 105,316 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,909 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 87,996 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,419 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,790 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,983 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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SH10 PXG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SH10 PXG, 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 SH10 PXG registered?

SH10 PXG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 2010.

Is SH10 PXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH10 PXG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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