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L8 TBT

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,236 mi
Last recorded158,236 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 TBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 158,236 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Manifold heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 154,918 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 154,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 151,962 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 151,962 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,073 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 140,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 134,804 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

head lamp beam intensity slightly reduced o/s and n/s

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Feb 2020 127,872 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 127,772 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Dec 2018 123,005 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2016 95,360 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,432 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 81,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,356 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,179 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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L8 TBT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L8 TBT, 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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L8 TBT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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