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T23 BWC

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,359 mi
Last recorded168,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 BWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 168,359 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 160,884 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 157,716 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 154,565 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 146,088 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 140,667 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 132,647 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit void off tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit light cracking on tyre surface (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit void off tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 126,066 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 121,628 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jan 2013 67,128 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2013 67,428 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

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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T23 BWC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T23 BWC, 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 T23 BWC registered?

T23 BWC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is T23 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 BWC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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