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N876 DTR

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,881 mi
Last recorded124,881 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN876 DTR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 124,881 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 124,880 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Failure message in cluster (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts * 225/55/17 Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 111,172 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 102,865 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Nov 2022 94,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,651 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Nov 2018 67,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,547 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 52,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,061 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened fibres showing (2.4.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,517 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 21,266 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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N876 DTR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N876 DTR, 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 N876 DTR registered?

N876 DTR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2010.

Is N876 DTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N876 DTR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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