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SR10 HCA

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,528 mi
Last recorded128,528 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR10 HCA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 128,528 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 110,495 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 110,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,322 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 103,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,644 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 94,644 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,571 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,567 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,939 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,551 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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SR10 HCA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SR10 HCA, 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 SR10 HCA registered?

SR10 HCA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 July 2010.

Is SR10 HCA safe to buy?

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