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E26 EJS

2010 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,744 mi
Last recorded141,744 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 EJS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 141,744 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 129,377 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 121,338 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,517 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,902 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 106,019 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,041 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,741 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,101 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,817 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,633 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 32,471 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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E26 EJS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E26 EJS, 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

How do I check the history of E26 EJS?

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What year was E26 EJS registered?

E26 EJS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2010.

Is E26 EJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 EJS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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