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SW10 VNE

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,751 mi
Last recorded154,751 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 VNE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 154,751 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 154,751 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 149,003 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 19 Mar 2024 148,999 miles

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 29 Mar 2023 141,472 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 134,018 miles

Zero smoke reading

Pass 31 Mar 2021 127,971 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Zero Emission Reading

Fail 31 Mar 2021 127,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Zero Emission Reading

Pass 24 Mar 2020 122,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,481 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,168 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 99,168 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2017 95,295 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,712 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 84,712 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,709 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 74,709 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,928 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,869 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,183 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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