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BJ60 PTX

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,324 mi
Last recorded88,324 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ60 PTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 88,324 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,218 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,027 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 83,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,967 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 16 Jul 2021 66,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 55,800 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all socket heavily corroded/full of water (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 38,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 28,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 27,412 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,456 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 19,693 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 15,975 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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BJ60 PTX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BJ60 PTX, 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 BJ60 PTX registered?

BJ60 PTX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2010.

Is BJ60 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ60 PTX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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