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W9 FEU

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,155 mi
Last recorded128,155 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 FEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 128,155 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 128,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 121,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 118,605 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 118,605 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 111,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 104,420 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 96,881 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 90,281 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 90,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2019 83,684 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 72,713 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 72,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,277 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 58,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,890 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,475 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,273 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,884 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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W9 FEU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W9 FEU, 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

How do I check the history of W9 FEU?

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What year was W9 FEU registered?

W9 FEU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 2010.

Is W9 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W9 FEU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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