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VIW 9399

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,633 mi
Last recorded90,633 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 9399
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,852 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear and n/s/f tyres outer sidewalls are scrubbed

Fail 5 Oct 2022 83,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear and n/s/f tyres outer sidewalls are scrubbed

Pass 4 Oct 2021 82,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,292 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 81,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,665 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting Slight Movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting Slight Movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,708 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 73,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,097 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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VIW 9399 is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VIW 9399, 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 VIW 9399 registered?

VIW 9399 is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 October 2010.

Is VIW 9399 safe to buy?

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