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A22 OTV

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,698 mi
Last recorded183,698 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 OTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 183,698 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 270,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 261,641 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 153,952 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively near side front off side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 122,481 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 122,481 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,321 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 92,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,966 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 84,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,965 miles

Unable to test the nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,180 miles

Emission to clean for reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,236 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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A22 OTV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A22 OTV, 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 A22 OTV registered?

A22 OTV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is A22 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 OTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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