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AD10 BDF

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,400 mi
Last recorded117,400 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 BDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 117,400 miles

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

chip stone in the windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2020 110,835 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 108,915 miles

front tyre dates suggest 2005

Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,346 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 107,675 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 105,518 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

right rear tyre valve cap seized on,stem turns

Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 98,822 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,379 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 90,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AD10 BDF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD10 BDF, 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 AD10 BDF registered?

AD10 BDF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is AD10 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 BDF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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