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VK10 UFP

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,531 mi
Last recorded168,531 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 UFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 168,531 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 159,737 miles

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

Rear diff corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2025 159,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear diff corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 154,245 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 150,644 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2022 143,981 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 134,924 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 134,924 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 124,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 109,479 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,966 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,467 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 48,958 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,346 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,279 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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VK10 UFP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VK10 UFP, 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 VK10 UFP registered?

VK10 UFP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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