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WG59 XDU

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,707 mi
Last recorded159,707 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 XDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 159,707 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 159,701 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 151,329 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 139,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (glued) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 126,201 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 125,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake travel high.

Pass 10 Apr 2021 109,595 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 100,676 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 100,676 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 99,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,800 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 83,153 miles

Front Windscreen wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under cover fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 69,555 miles

o/s/r brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Jan 2016 69,555 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,129 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WG59 XDU 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 72.2%.

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 WG59 XDU, 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 WG59 XDU registered?

WG59 XDU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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