2010 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SW10 LSK
2010 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 98,917 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. Currently declared SORN. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW10 LSK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 98,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW10 LSK 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 (SW10 LSK) between August 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 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 (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SW10 LSK Mileage History
- 02/08/202480,931 mi
- 02/08/202480,935 mi+4 mi
- 29/07/202588,720 mi+7,785 mi
- 24/09/202698,780 mi+10,060 mi
- 08/10/202698,917 mi+137 mi
Average of roughly 8,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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