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T88 ELR

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,396 mi
Last recorded151,396 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 ELR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 151,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 139,114 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 136,244 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 136,244 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 136,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 131,179 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 131,177 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2017 118,444 miles

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

both front brake discs lip & worn

Fail 3 Feb 2017 118,437 miles

Additional braking device wiring in poor condition pads wiring indicator damage (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both front brake discs lip & worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,862 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 94,467 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,396 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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T88 ELR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T88 ELR, 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 T88 ELR registered?

T88 ELR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2010.

Is T88 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T88 ELR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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