2010 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · OO03 TCP
2010 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 296,976 km. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2025)
- Recorded Odometer
- 296,976 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OO03 TCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 296,976 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO03 TCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 520 (OO03 TCP) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
OO03 TCP Odometer History
- 26/07/2023176,697 mi
- 26/07/2023176,697 mi
- 19/08/2024182,049 mi+5,352 mi
- 17/06/2025296,967 km
- 17/06/2025296,976 km+9 km
Average of roughly 63,474 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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