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T500 RCB

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

242,677 mi
Last recorded242,677 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 RCB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 242,677 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 217,797 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2024 202,129 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))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 202,127 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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 11 Jan 2023 198,307 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 198,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 194,474 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 194,473 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 192,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 191,673 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 191,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 190,533 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 188,948 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 187,516 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 184,898 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 157,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2014
Fail 9 Dec 2013 112,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

a.slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Pass 9 Dec 2013 112,721 miles

a.slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

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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T500 RCB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T500 RCB, 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 T500 RCB registered?

T500 RCB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2010.

Is T500 RCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 RCB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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