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BK10 JJF

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,818 mi
Last recorded202,818 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 202,818 miles

HAND BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSMENT

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 191,574 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 167,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 150,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 138,370 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted , wet test.

Fail 12 Dec 2019 138,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover & under tray fitted , wet test.

Pass 29 Nov 2018 125,122 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 5 Dec 2017 120,155 miles

Emissions too clean to b detected

Fail 5 Dec 2017 120,155 miles

Emissions too clean to b detected

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 114,116 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 14 Dec 2016 114,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,182 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 85,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges and slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,149 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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BK10 JJF 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 80%.

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 JJF, 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 BK10 JJF registered?

BK10 JJF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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