MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
under vehicle covered
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
under vehicle covered
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Zero smoke reading
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Zero Emission Reading
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Zero Emission Reading
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW10 VNE is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SW10 VNE, 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 SW10 VNE registered?
SW10 VNE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2010.
Is SW10 VNE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW10 VNE shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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