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J7 ERY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,534 mi
Last recorded89,534 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 ERY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 89,534 miles

Rear differential bush worn

Pass 16 Jul 2024 83,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 67,165 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,469 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,071 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,839 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,626 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 25,672 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,110 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 10,969 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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J7 ERY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black 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 J7 ERY, 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 J7 ERY registered?

J7 ERY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is J7 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 ERY 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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