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BT59 HNP

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

214,657 mi
Last recorded214,657 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 HNP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 214,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 209,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 198,304 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 188,174 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 178,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 166,237 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 152,679 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 135,619 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 135,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 114,529 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 114,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Abnormal wear- 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,516 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSR TYRE wearing on the inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 54,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,679 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 HNP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT59 HNP registered?

BT59 HNP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 2010.

Is BT59 HNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT59 HNP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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