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BJ60 TYD

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,921 mi
Last recorded137,921 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 137,921 miles

Offside Front Inner rack end slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2024 127,712 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,664 miles

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

Offside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,092 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,706 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,244 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,499 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 78,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,682 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,295 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 68,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,935 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,072 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 TYD 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 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

BJ60 TYD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2010.

Is BJ60 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ60 TYD 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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