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AD10 LRN

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,284 mi
Last recorded160,284 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 LRN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 160,284 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obstructing full inpection

Pass 28 Aug 2024 155,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 150,547 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 150,547 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 145,376 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 138,857 miles

Emissions were tested & met but the DSM could not register the reading

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 138,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear ball joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear ball joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions were tested & met but the DSM could not register the reading

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 132,672 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 128,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 123,571 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 107,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 88,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 78,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,360 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,977 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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AD10 LRN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

AD10 LRN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 2010.

Is AD10 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 LRN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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