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BN60 JDF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,049 mi
Last recorded106,049 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN60 JDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 106,049 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 105,876 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking on to exhaust system /front catalist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 98,078 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 97,861 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 92,952 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,529 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 85,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,020 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 84,020 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 77,530 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 77,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush that connects to the bottom of the shocker is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 68,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush that connects to the bottom of the shocker is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,491 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs. (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 62,440 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,854 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,662 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Mar 2016 42,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,758 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,106 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 22,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 20,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BN60 JDF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN60 JDF, 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 BN60 JDF registered?

BN60 JDF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2010.

Is BN60 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN60 JDF shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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