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J70 KOM

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,249 mi
Last recorded114,249 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 KOM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 114,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,783 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,749 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 94,500 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,691 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,941 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,492 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,205 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,894 miles

O/S/R suspension air spring slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,152 miles

front number plate has a crack in

Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,455 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,919 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,300 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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J70 KOM is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J70 KOM, 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.

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What year was J70 KOM registered?

J70 KOM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 November 2010.

Is J70 KOM safe to buy?

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