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Y80 ENE

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,430 mi
Last recorded113,430 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 ENE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 177,081 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 108,956 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 108,956 miles

Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 172,006 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 107,484 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 107,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 164,203 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 157,214 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))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 99,536 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,448 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))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 91,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 2 Oct 2021 137,919 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 82,722 miles

rear shockers appear damp

Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 76,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 120,870 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,096 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 110,461 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 110,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.emissions not detected.

Fail 23 Nov 2018 66,755 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.emissions not detected.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,558 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,149 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front. (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and full undertrays fitted. emissions not detected.

rear brake pads showing 2000 miles.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 61,149 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front. (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and full undertrays fitted. emissions not detected.

rear brake pads showing 2000 miles.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,070 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 85,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,010 miles

Full length undertrays fitted. Emissions not detected.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,536 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,631 miles

FULL LENGHT UNDERTRAYS FITTED. ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,862 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 60,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 35,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 48,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2013 27,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,996 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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Y80 ENE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y80 ENE, 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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Y80 ENE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2010.

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