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W2 WTO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,685 mi
Last recorded161,685 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 WTO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 161,685 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2025 155,549 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside/Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 125,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 116,683 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,077 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 66,769 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,286 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 55,020 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 55,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,886 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,998 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 38,213 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 30,705 miles

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

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

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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W2 WTO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W2 WTO, 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 W2 WTO registered?

W2 WTO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2010.

Is W2 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 WTO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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