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T98 KEC

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,874 mi
Last recorded113,874 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT98 KEC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 113,874 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Oct 2025 113,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2024 110,819 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 8 Oct 2024 110,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 104,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Oct 2023 104,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,748 miles

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Sep 2022 97,748 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,603 miles

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Sep 2021 91,598 miles

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

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,014 miles

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 85,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Sep 2019 79,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,086 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 72,086 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner inner tie rod end has slight play

tracking

Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,721 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 64,700 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,617 miles

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

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

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 7 Sep 2015 51,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edged slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,134 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 46,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front number plate, in a poor condition.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,562 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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T98 KEC is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T98 KEC, 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 T98 KEC registered?

T98 KEC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 August 2010.

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