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VA10 MUY

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,875 mi
Last recorded170,875 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA10 MUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 170,875 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 166,730 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cables, latches corroding and sticking on bonnet (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 166,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cables, latches corroding and sticking on bonnet (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 164,002 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 159,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 159,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 143,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. 245/40r19

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2018 126,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 275/35r19 R/F (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 120,224 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 120,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge.275/35r19 R/F (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 104,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres weraring on edges.245/40r19.R/F

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall (rim protection strip)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 56,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,354 miles

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

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 MUY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VA10 MUY, 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 MUY registered?

VA10 MUY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 2010.

Is VA10 MUY safe to buy?

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