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AD04 ALD

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,871 mi
Last recorded84,871 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ALD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 84,871 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 84,871 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,542 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded from lack of use

Fail 29 Jun 2023 84,542 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All brake discs slightly corroded from lack of use

Pass 24 May 2022 84,240 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 84,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55\17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2021 82,353 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,495 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,818 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,914 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,177 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,678 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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AD04 ALD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD04 ALD, 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 AD04 ALD registered?

AD04 ALD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is AD04 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 ALD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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