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BJ60 RJU

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,684 mi
Last recorded167,684 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 167,684 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering/Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Steering/Suspension Components Slightly Noisy, Requires Further Inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2021 156,129 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 132,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 132,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 124,501 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,240 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Nov 2017 108,240 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,341 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,431 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,584 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 RJU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

BJ60 RJU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2010.

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The MOT history for BJ60 RJU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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