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JM08 BAD

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,593 mi
Last recorded160,593 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM08 BAD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 160,593 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 160,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 145,784 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 131,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 108,536 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,690 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,217 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,731 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JM08 BAD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JM08 BAD, 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 JM08 BAD registered?

JM08 BAD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2010.

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