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T12 NBR

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,585 mi
Last recorded132,585 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 NBR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 132,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 110,798 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 91,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 90,893 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have inner and outer edge wear, N/S/F outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,618 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 81,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

Fail 9 Dec 2019 68,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

Pass 22 Nov 2018 63,283 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (Torque reaction arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

No smoke Reading (clean engine)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,294 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 56,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 56,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,970 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diff oil leak

nearside front tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.(outer treaded area)

offside rear tyre hole in outer treaded area

Fail 10 Oct 2013 46,326 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres have several cuts on treads but not deep to cords

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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T12 NBR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T12 NBR, 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 T12 NBR registered?

T12 NBR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 October 2010.

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