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AJ60 DYS

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,059 mi
Last recorded132,059 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 DYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 132,059 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 127,674 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 126,339 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 124,625 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 121,683 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 117,709 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 181,016 miles

under-trays fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2019 101,029 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,207 miles

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 30 Nov 2016 87,034 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,997 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 80,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,317 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,761 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 DYS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black 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 DYS, 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 AJ60 DYS registered?

AJ60 DYS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2010.

Is AJ60 DYS safe to buy?

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