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SL10 GOH

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,984 mi
Last recorded139,984 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 GOH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 139,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 131,788 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 128,071 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 127,910 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All 4 rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 120,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,228 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 105,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,260 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,136 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 71,079 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 61,723 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,615 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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SL10 GOH 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 80%.

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 SL10 GOH, 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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SL10 GOH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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