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SM10 VCU

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,067 mi
Last recorded112,067 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VCU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 112,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 106,153 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 106,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 102,930 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 102,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 96,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 92,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 87,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 82,417 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,242 miles

Covers & undertrays fitted restricting view of underside & engine bay

Engine oil level above maximum

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2019 74,242 miles

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

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

Covers & undertrays fitted restricting view of underside & engine bay

Engine oil level above maximum

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,155 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,336 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,099 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 43,559 miles

rear brake pads worn very low (change asap)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,722 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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SM10 VCU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM10 VCU, 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 SM10 VCU registered?

SM10 VCU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2010.

Is SM10 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 VCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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