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JU51 VAG

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,882 mi
Last recorded99,882 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU51 VAG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 99,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 99,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,815 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 94,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,050 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,186 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 83,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,093 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 76,093 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,725 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,871 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,823 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,418 miles

N/S/R Brake pad wearing thin

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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JU51 VAG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JU51 VAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JU51 VAG registered?

JU51 VAG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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The MOT history for JU51 VAG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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