CarVerify

Free Car Check

X5 OYS

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,466 mi
Last recorded158,466 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 OYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
View full BMW 520 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 158,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 135,093 miles

rear corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2025 139,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 132,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 132,293 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2023 120,834 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 122,502 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 120,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,381 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 110,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 ()

Fail 4 May 2021 110,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 105,377 miles

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 1 Jul 2019 100,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 83,353 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge, and has a slight cut across the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords. (5.2.3 (e))

No emissions detected.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 74,600 miles

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

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

both rear shock covers insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2018 74,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear shock covers insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.65 mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front wheel rim dented

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,562 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,562 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 76,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working broken (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. damaged (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/20/ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,295 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 61,894 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,114 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 46,266 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 46,266 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,019 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,088 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 22,757 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X5 OYS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 X5 OYS, 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

How do I check the history of X5 OYS?

You can check the full history of X5 OYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X5 OYS registered?

X5 OYS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 October 2010.

Is X5 OYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 OYS shows 32 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X5 OYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X5 OYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.