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JH60 AEH

2010 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,525 mi
Last recorded107,525 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH60 AEH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 107,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 107,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 85,072 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side repeater inop. (LED) (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 68,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge - 225/55R17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 65,058 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 65,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,875 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 62,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,581 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 57,955 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,464 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,070 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 47,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,616 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,934 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,168 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,328 miles

osr tyre on 3mm and slightly feathered

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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JH60 AEH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JH60 AEH, 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 JH60 AEH registered?

JH60 AEH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2010.

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