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X4 RSW

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,756 mi
Last recorded98,756 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 RSW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,756 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate detached causing rotational noise

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 98,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate detached causing rotational noise

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 93,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,987 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,721 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,030 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,297 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,964 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,115 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,362 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 53,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,754 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 45,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,257 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,284 miles

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

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

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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X4 RSW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X4 RSW, 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 X4 RSW registered?

X4 RSW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is X4 RSW safe to buy?

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