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A9 XND

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,075 mi
Last recorded164,075 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XND
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 164,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 161,101 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 160,089 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre edges slightly worn, Both side Fronts

Pass 17 Mar 2023 151,585 miles

Tyre edges worn, both side rears

Pass 26 Mar 2022 148,198 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 143,925 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 143,925 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake warning light displayed - brake pad wear sensor wiring harness damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2020 141,128 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 141,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 135,689 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 28 Mar 2019 135,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 27 Mar 2018 130,223 miles

both rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 130,223 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,473 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,949 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both vary low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,811 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,175 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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A9 XND is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A9 XND, 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 A9 XND registered?

A9 XND is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is A9 XND safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 XND shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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