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VA10 KLM

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

217,607 mi
Last recorded217,607 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA10 KLM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 217,607 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 201,587 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 186,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 174,160 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 174,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 164,038 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 155,903 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 155,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 148,724 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 132,557 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 122,067 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts inner arm, shock absorber side (2.4.G.2)

emissions analyzer unable to pick up gasses, emissions clean

sidewalls cut on both rear tires no ply or cords showing

Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,679 miles

Emissions reading low(clean) Analyser unable to pick up

full undertrays fitted and engine covers

Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,581 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 89,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 24 Jan 2015 76,085 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,303 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,012 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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VA10 KLM is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VA10 KLM, 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 VA10 KLM registered?

VA10 KLM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 August 2010.

Is VA10 KLM safe to buy?

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