2010 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · OO10 ROY
2010 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 110,262 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO10 ROY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 110,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO10 ROY 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 (OO10 ROY) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OO10 ROY Mileage History
- 24/08/202290,001 mi
- 26/08/202290,004 mi+3 mi
- 22/08/202397,872 mi+7,868 mi
- 13/08/2024105,505 mi+7,633 mi
- 07/08/2025110,262 mi+4,757 mi
Average of roughly 6,857 miles 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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