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JL60 JON

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,952 mi
Last recorded60,952 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL60 JON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 60,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play with shock absorber attatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play with shock absorber attatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 55,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play with shock absorber attatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play with shock absorber attatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 53,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,736 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 46,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear indicator (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 42,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,242 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,214 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 28,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,895 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall damaged large chunk missing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,157 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 16,157 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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JL60 JON is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey 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 JL60 JON, 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 JL60 JON registered?

JL60 JON is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2010.

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