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JJ07 JEF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,365 mi
Last recorded154,365 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ07 JEF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 154,365 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 154,203 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 144,287 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 144,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 134,044 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 126,680 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 118,493 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge - 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge - 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 104,082 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,655 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2018 96,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,796 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,595 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch due to damage on wheel arch ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to offside front wing/nearside sill etc

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2015 74,556 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to offside front wing/nearside sill etc

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 May 2015 74,532 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 56,815 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,032 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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JJ07 JEF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey 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 JJ07 JEF, 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 JJ07 JEF registered?

JJ07 JEF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2010.

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