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WG10 XTL

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,256 mi
Last recorded94,256 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG10 XTL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 94,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 93,990 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,294 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2024 93,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2023 90,798 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 89,807 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 89,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 87,999 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres out of shape on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly misshapen on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly misshapen on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 85,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly misshapen on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly misshapen on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,455 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,197 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,096 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,726 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn, mis-shaping (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,885 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,591 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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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WG10 XTL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WG10 XTL, 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 WG10 XTL registered?

WG10 XTL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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