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JJ10 JAV

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,410 mi
Last recorded166,410 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ10 JAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 166,410 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 166,058 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 162,939 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 152,281 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 150,060 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 147,090 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,091 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 133,025 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 133,025 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 131,066 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front both side wings corroded

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2016 126,098 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Sep 2016 126,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 121,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,736 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 74,736 miles

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

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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JJ10 JAV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JJ10 JAV, 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 JJ10 JAV registered?

JJ10 JAV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 August 2010.

Is JJ10 JAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ10 JAV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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