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T27 TRV

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,727 mi
Last recorded119,727 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 TRV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 119,727 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 119,725 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,052 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 104,254 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,546 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,198 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,486 miles

Washer jets frozen

Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,569 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 130,535 miles

osr axle oil seal leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2017 130,535 miles

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

nsr tyre worn on inner shoulder very close to legal limit

osr axle oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,764 miles

emission test carried out readings too low to register

plastic covers all under vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,931 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 58,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,156 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 47,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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T27 TRV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T27 TRV, 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 T27 TRV registered?

T27 TRV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2010.

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