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WF10 DPY

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,851 mi
Last recorded168,851 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF10 DPY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 168,851 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 168,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 158,761 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 158,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 151,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 140,653 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 131,371 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 131,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-35-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 123,562 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,334 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,236 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,666 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,970 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,419 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,448 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,063 miles

os handbrake slow to release

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,423 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 52,411 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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WF10 DPY 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 WF10 DPY, 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 WF10 DPY registered?

WF10 DPY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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The MOT history for WF10 DPY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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