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AD10 OBW

2010 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,489 mi
Last recorded177,489 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 OBW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 177,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 159,852 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 145,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,623 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 133,888 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2018 133,888 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,415 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 99,142 miles

emissions to clean for readout

under trays / engine covers

Fail 28 Dec 2016 99,142 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on dash

emissions to clean for readout

under trays / engine covers

Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,476 miles

emission to clean for read out/ under trays

Fail 29 Dec 2015 81,476 miles

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

emission to clean for read out/ under trays

Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 45,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 OBW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 AD10 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

AD10 OBW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 August 2010.

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The MOT history for AD10 OBW 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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