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EF60 ETJ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,495 mi
Last recorded84,495 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 ETJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,495 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 84,495 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 80,207 miles

Rear diff seeping oil

Fail 14 Mar 2025 80,207 miles

Rear diff seeping oil

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,091 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 71,521 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 71,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,227 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,276 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 57,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 27,290 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2014 23,613 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 23,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2013 21,262 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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EF60 ETJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EF60 ETJ, 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 EF60 ETJ?

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What year was EF60 ETJ registered?

EF60 ETJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is EF60 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF60 ETJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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