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T15 OPY

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,485 mi
Last recorded120,485 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 OPY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 120,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 136,720 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 125,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 105,137 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))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,111 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 98,701 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 108,161 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 90,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,028 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 96,028 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 80,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 74,531 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 13 Feb 2019 65,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,380 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 65,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,985 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 52,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,151 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,406 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 32,816 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,312 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 23,372 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre is soft

rear brake pads are low

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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T15 OPY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T15 OPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T15 OPY registered?

T15 OPY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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