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XIG 6197

2010 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,455 mi
Last recorded174,455 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIG 6197
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 174,455 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 174,455 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 160,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 154,237 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 147,220 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 139,566 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 134,004 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 130,211 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 125,300 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,232 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive high level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 113,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement H arm bush de-bonding. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light . (1.2.1b)

Rear differential leaking oil.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,628 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 101,249 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 101,102 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,261 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,483 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
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XIG 6197 is a 2010 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XIG 6197, 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 XIG 6197 registered?

XIG 6197 is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 2010.

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