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BT59 HWJ

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,447 mi
Last recorded80,447 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 HWJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 80,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 80,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 75,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,957 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 69,957 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 64,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 59,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal has little travel

park brake travel slightly high

Fail 19 Dec 2020 59,676 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal has little travel

park brake travel slightly high

Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,238 miles

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

Front wiper arms fouling bonnet

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

clutch pedal poor travel

park brake lever has littler reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,512 miles

Driver side Floormatt insecure

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 48,486 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver side Floormatt insecure

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,738 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 43,715 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 39,289 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 19 Dec 2016 39,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 12 Dec 2015 35,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 31,784 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 31,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,040 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 28,039 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osr reverse lamp inop

Pass 21 Dec 2012 22,193 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 14,131 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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BT59 HWJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BT59 HWJ, 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 BT59 HWJ registered?

BT59 HWJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is BT59 HWJ safe to buy?

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