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WM10 VTN

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,737 mi
Last recorded161,737 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM10 VTN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 161,737 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 161,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front of arm pin/bushes yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 156,949 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 151,972 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 147,801 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 142,019 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 142,019 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 127,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,353 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 118,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides advise replace (3.5.1g)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,132 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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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WM10 VTN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WM10 VTN, 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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WM10 VTN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 August 2010.

Is WM10 VTN safe to buy?

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