H10PAT - BMW 520
MOT: ValidGB
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The BMW 520, often referred to simply as the 520, is a prominent model within BMW’s renowned 5 Series lineup. Known for its blend of luxury, performance, and advanced technology, the 520 has been a staple in executive motoring since its inception. Manufactured by BMW, a German automaker celebrated for engineering excellence and innovation, the model has evolved through various generations since its initial release in the early 1990s. Typically produced with a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines, the 520 stands out for its refined driving experience and sophisticated features. Its core specifications often include a comfortable interior, advanced safety systems, and a reputation for durability, making it a popular choice among professionals seeking a dependable yet stylish vehicle.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
This is a 2010 BMW 520, registered in November 2010, with registration number H10PAT. It has a blue exterior and is powered by a 1995cc diesel engine, emitting 137 g/km of CO2. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 17 December 2024 and valid until 16 December 2025. The recorded mileage is 92,374 miles. The MOT included advisories for slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints, a rear brake binding issue, and tyre wear near the legal limit on the offside rear. No serious or dangerous issues were noted during the inspection.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 17 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,374 mi
Expires: 16 December 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 17 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,071 mi
Expires: 07 December 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated several splits rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 08 November 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,070 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated several splits rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 15 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,396 mi
Expires: 07 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre has a bolt in the tread
Passed - 08 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,692 mi
Expires: 07 December 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Failed - 17 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,691 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Passed - 13 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,339 mi
Expires: 15 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to shock absorber bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front shock absorber bellows split. shock absorber still working as it should.
- Advisory Offside Front shock absorber bellows split. shock absorber still working as it should.
Failed - 10 November 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,338 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened link rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to shock absorber bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front shock absorber bellows split. shock absorber still working as it should.
- Advisory Offside Front shock absorber bellows split. shock absorber still working as it should.
Passed - 31 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,360 mi
Expires: 15 November 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Failed - 30 October 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,360 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed - 24 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,257 mi
Expires: 15 November 2019
Failed - 24 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,257 mi
Passed - 14 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,499 mi
Expires: 15 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Failed - 14 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,499 mi
Major Defects:
- Major front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory EML light on
- Advisory Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Passed - 08 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,649 mi
Expires: 15 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge & sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge & sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 04 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,282 mi
Expires: 15 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory N/s/f tyre sidewall damaged
Passed - 30 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,806 mi
Expires: 15 November 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Failed - 30 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,806 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Passed - 01 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,288 mi
Expires: 15 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 31 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,288 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for H10PAT?
The MOT expires on 16 December 2025.
What is the tax status of H10PAT?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2025.
What are the specifications of H10PAT?
This is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of H10PAT?
This vehicle produces 137 g/km of CO2 emissions.