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P2 TNS

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,716 mi
Last recorded191,716 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 TNS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 191,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 191,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 185,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 173,674 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 168,154 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 159,072 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 139,630 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 139,630 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 119,809 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,589 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

interior mirror loose

Pass 22 Oct 2016 88,648 miles

emissions to clean

Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,807 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 65,807 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,651 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,253 miles

both rear tyres wearing off on inner edges

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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P2 TNS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P2 TNS, 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 P2 TNS registered?

P2 TNS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2010.

Is P2 TNS safe to buy?

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