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BT59 HLR

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,059 mi
Last recorded182,059 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 HLR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 182,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 161,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 161,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 143,289 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 120,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 101,900 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 101,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,118 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 84,118 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,487 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,258 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,269 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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BT59 HLR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT59 HLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BT59 HLR registered?

BT59 HLR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is BT59 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT59 HLR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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