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T29 DYF

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,777 mi
Last recorded188,777 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 DYF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 188,777 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 188,777 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 183,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 179,181 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 258,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 132,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 116,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 107,217 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 94,455 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 94,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,547 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,151 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 71,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T29 DYF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T29 DYF, 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 T29 DYF registered?

T29 DYF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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