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T3 RVH

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,887 mi
Last recorded158,887 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 RVH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 158,887 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 150,082 miles

full belly trays and engine covers fitted unable to see some components

Pass 13 Jul 2024 227,746 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 213,708 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 123,442 miles

full belly trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2021 182,850 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 172,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 95,271 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,070 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 84,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,682 miles

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

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 27 Jul 2017 74,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,457 miles

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 28 Jul 2015 57,232 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 57,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,710 miles

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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T3 RVH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T3 RVH, 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 T3 RVH registered?

T3 RVH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 2010.

Is T3 RVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T3 RVH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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