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BK10 JFU

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,315 mi
Last recorded161,315 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 JFU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 161,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 155,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 145,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Mar 2022 134,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2021 121,684 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 121,671 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 113,548 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,357 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 87,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,526 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BK10 JFU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black 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 BK10 JFU, 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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BK10 JFU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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