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AE04 MAT

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,183 mi
Last recorded151,183 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 MAT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 151,183 miles

Offside Rear shock bump stop rotten and dropped

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 140,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 130,126 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 117,766 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 106,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,156 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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,903 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,197 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

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

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

Oil leak Rear axle ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,897 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,977 miles

under trays fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 39,977 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,801 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,346 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 19 Sep 2013 21,346 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register

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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AE04 MAT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AE04 MAT, 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 AE04 MAT registered?

AE04 MAT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2010.

Is AE04 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 MAT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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