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R300 RDP

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,694 mi
Last recorded198,694 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 RDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 198,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 190,227 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 175,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under tray s d fitted brake pipes not checked

Fail 18 Feb 2023 175,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's seat belt has poor operation

Driver's seat slight loose at base attachment

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Staining on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 158,418 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 143,121 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 138,808 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 125,891 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres worn from inner/shoulder

slight oil leak from gearbox pan

Pass 30 Mar 2017 118,886 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 118,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2016 112,545 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 112,545 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2015 106,083 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,177 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,046 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R300 RDP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue 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 R300 RDP, 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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R300 RDP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 August 2010.

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