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A4 BXO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,122 mi
Last recorded98,122 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 95,761 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,274 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 92,274 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 83,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play back (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 76,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play back (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play back (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,810 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,395 miles

Four wheel alignment required, tyres wearing uneven slightly.

O/S/R tyre tread depth low at 3mm.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 56,734 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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A4 BXO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A4 BXO, 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 A4 BXO registered?

A4 BXO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is A4 BXO safe to buy?

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