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EA60 HPJ

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,105 mi
Last recorded87,105 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA60 HPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 87,105 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 76,824 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 74,354 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 74,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,492 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 61,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 metal pipes to callipers copper greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 PIPES BETWEEN HOSE AND CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 57,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 PIPES BETWEEN HOSE AND CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,471 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,407 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,917 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 20,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,918 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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EA60 HPJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA60 HPJ, 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 EA60 HPJ registered?

EA60 HPJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2010.

Is EA60 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA60 HPJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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