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JS09 FAB

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,890 mi
Last recorded126,890 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS09 FAB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 126,890 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 119,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 116,345 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 116,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 113,142 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 113,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre replaced (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 113,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,662 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 86,607 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,686 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 75,686 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,657 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,439 miles

Osr brake calliper binding slightly and brake pads worn more that nsr

Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,186 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,185 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,133 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 36,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 36,461 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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JS09 FAB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JS09 FAB, 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 JS09 FAB registered?

JS09 FAB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 October 2010.

Is JS09 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS09 FAB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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