2010 BMW 520d M Sport Auto MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 520d M Sport Auto models manufactured in 2010, based on 88 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
2010 BMW 520d M Sport Auto MOT Analysis
The 2010 BMW 520d M Sport Auto has an MOT pass rate of 75.0% based on 88 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 72,783 miles on the odometer. With a 25.0% failure rate, the 2010 520d M Sport Auto is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2010 BMW 520d M Sport Auto is Registration Plates and VIN, responsible for 4.5% of failures. Registration Plates and VIN issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Driver's View of the Road is the second most common issue at 3.4%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment follows at 2.3%.
Top failures specific to 2010 models only. The overall 520d M Sport Auto page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration Plates And Vin | 4.5% | 4 |
| 2 | Driver's View Of The Road | 3.4% | 3 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 2.3% | 2 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.3% | 2 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Non-component Advisories | 1.1% | 1 |
| 7 | Road Wheels | 1.1% | 1 |
| 8 | Brakes | 1.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 72,783 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.62 | 4.5% | 4 |
| Visibility | 0.47 | 3.4% | 3 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.31 | 2.3% | 2 |
| Suspension | 0.31 | 2.3% | 2 |
| Tyres | 0.31 | 2.3% | 2 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.16 | 1.1% | 1 |
| Wheels | 0.16 | 1.1% | 1 |
| Brakes | 0.16 | 1.1% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2010 BMW 520d M Sport Auto has an MOT pass rate of 75.0% based on 88 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 72,783 miles on the odometer. With a 25.0% failure rate, the 2010 520d M Sport Auto is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2010 BMW 520d M Sport Auto, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to registration plates and vin: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. At 72,783 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Registration Plates and VIN — 4.5% of failures
Registration Plates and VIN issues account for 4.5% of MOT failures on 2010 BMW 520d M Sport Auto models. Registration Plates and VIN issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Driver's View of the Road — 3.4% of failures
Driver's View of the Road issues account for 3.4% of MOT failures on 2010 BMW 520d M Sport Auto models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 2.3% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2010 BMW 520d M Sport Auto models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.