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A5 AFL

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

185,345 mi
Last recorded185,345 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 AFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 185,345 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 177,133 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 167,549 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 156,890 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 144,515 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 137,532 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 122,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 105,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,360 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 66,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 66,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

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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A5 AFL is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 A5 AFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 AFL?

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What year was A5 AFL registered?

A5 AFL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 July 2010.

Is A5 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 AFL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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