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A15 WPJ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,777 mi
Last recorded206,777 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 WPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 206,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 204,131 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 200,890 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 197,071 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 197,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 186,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 177,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Near side front and Nearside rear Wheels have been repaired

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 177,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Near side front and Nearside rear Wheels have been repaired

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 168,517 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 167,119 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt securing clip outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,243 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 155,243 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 141,960 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 141,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 134,892 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 22 Dec 2016 134,844 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r tyre worn to limit at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,492 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 119,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,155 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 102,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,313 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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A15 WPJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A15 WPJ, 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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A15 WPJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2010.

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