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T9 DDN

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,576 mi
Last recorded145,576 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 DDN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 145,576 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Feb 2026 145,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245.35.19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cut to chords (275.30.19) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Mar 2025 142,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some component's

Fail 5 Mar 2025 142,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some component's

windscreen has a chip

Pass 28 Feb 2024 137,830 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front stone chip to windscreen

Offside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2023 133,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front stonechip to windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,362 miles

slight smell of exhaust fumes underbonnet / no obvious leak found

stonechips to windscreen / offside area

Fail 2 Mar 2022 129,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

slight smell of exhaust fumes underbonnet / no obvious leak found

stonechips to windscreen / offside area

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged /close to cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2020 120,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall/damage close to cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

stonechip to windscreen offside section

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill cover damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn advise replacement (1.1.6 (b) (i))

rear service brakes imbalanced

Pass 21 Feb 2018 113,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have damage to side walls

Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,596 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,379 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 81,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 81,499 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,894 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 52,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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T9 DDN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver 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 T9 DDN, 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 T9 DDN registered?

T9 DDN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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