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EJ10 BJE

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,099 mi
Last recorded146,099 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 BJE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 146,099 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 26 Oct 2019 132,966 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 120,988 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,114 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 104,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 100,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of the two (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 100,035 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres 3mm on outer edges

some cuts in rear tyres

Fail 23 Jul 2013 64,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres 3mm on outer edges

some cuts in rear tyres

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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EJ10 BJE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ10 BJE, 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 EJ10 BJE registered?

EJ10 BJE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 August 2010.

Is EJ10 BJE safe to buy?

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