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SL10 UOK

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,429 mi
Last recorded173,429 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 UOK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 173,429 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 161,316 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 1 May 2025 161,167 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning lamp illuminated

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

Pass 3 May 2024 154,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 151,061 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 144,718 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 140,372 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 134,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 May 2019 127,784 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 127,782 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,871 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 115,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,655 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,477 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,134 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,047 miles

THIS VEHICLE HAS PASSED THE EMISSIONS TEST. NO PRINT OUT WAS PRODUCED DUE TO LOW EMISSIONS.

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 UOK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UOK, 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 SL10 UOK registered?

SL10 UOK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is SL10 UOK safe to buy?

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