2010 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PL10 AWX
2010 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 174,950 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL10 AWX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 174,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL10 AWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 520 (PL10 AWX) between July 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
PL10 AWX Mileage History
- 30/07/201348,063 mi
- 10/07/201468,465 mi+20,402 mi
- 08/07/201577,958 mi+9,493 mi
- 07/07/201687,205 mi+9,247 mi
- 25/07/201797,405 mi+10,200 mi
- 23/07/2018105,901 mi+8,496 mi
- 25/07/2018105,906 mi+5 mi
- 22/07/2019114,295 mi+8,389 mi
- 20/01/2021126,110 mi+11,815 mi
- 24/01/2022135,012 mi+8,902 mi
- 18/01/2023145,905 mi+10,893 mi
- 24/01/2024156,288 mi+10,383 mi
- 21/01/2025166,171 mi+9,883 mi
- 22/01/2026174,950 mi+8,779 mi
Average of roughly 10,165 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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