MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Rear differential oil leak
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was L8 TBT registered?
L8 TBT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2010.
Is L8 TBT safe to buy?
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