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V2 GPM

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,190 mi
Last recorded129,190 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 GPM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 129,190 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 125,069 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 121,322 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 117,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 113,696 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,371 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,449 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 95,914 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,691 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,670 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,159 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 47,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,422 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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V2 GPM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V2 GPM, 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 V2 GPM registered?

V2 GPM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 2010.

Is V2 GPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 GPM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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