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CJ04 GOO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,939 mi
Last recorded75,939 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 GOO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 75,939 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 70,829 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 65,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (Driveshaft) oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 59,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,195 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,655 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR and NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR and NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 43,519 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,970 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,839 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 27,836 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 18,260 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 18,260 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2015 16,172 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 12,097 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 12,097 miles

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

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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CJ04 GOO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CJ04 GOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJ04 GOO registered?

CJ04 GOO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2010.

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