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SV10 FRL

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

259,014 mi
Last recorded259,014 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 FRL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 259,014 miles

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 220,914 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on onter edges (5.2.3 (e))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Feb 2021 220,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 183,285 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Feb 2020 182,621 miles

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2019 157,235 miles

body engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 133,870 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,167 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,425 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,637 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,734 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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SV10 FRL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV10 FRL, 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 SV10 FRL registered?

SV10 FRL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 2010.

Is SV10 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV10 FRL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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