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R3 HBN

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,581 mi
Last recorded206,581 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 HBN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 206,581 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 192,910 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 177,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 163,263 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 156,796 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 156,794 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 147,033 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 146,966 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 124,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 105,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 85,472 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,763 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 66,763 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 52,622 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,934 miles

Front brake discs worn, replace at next front brake service interval.

Front brake pads low at 4mm

Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,807 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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R3 HBN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R3 HBN, 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 R3 HBN registered?

R3 HBN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2010.

Is R3 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 HBN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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