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AJ60 BSV

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

155,704 mi
Last recorded155,704 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 BSV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 155,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 147,162 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 138,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 125,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 116,395 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 103,540 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,803 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,793 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,777 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 84,485 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,339 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,065 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,773 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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AJ60 BSV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AJ60 BSV, 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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AJ60 BSV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2010.

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