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XX10 MDH

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,280 mi
Last recorded122,280 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX10 MDH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 122,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2026 121,356 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2025 109,640 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 118,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Heavy condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 96,536 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 107,395 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 107,391 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 71,429 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,806 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 100,806 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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 and has cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,936 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,802 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 86,802 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 83,872 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 83,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,491 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,552 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,139 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 48,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,107 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 42,107 miles

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

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

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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XX10 MDH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XX10 MDH, 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 XX10 MDH registered?

XX10 MDH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2010.

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