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KS59 FVJ

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,184 mi
Last recorded109,184 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 FVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 109,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 101,748 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 101,636 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 93,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,357 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 77,577 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 68,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,710 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,169 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,043 miles

Condition of n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,804 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 23,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of both front tyres

Fail 5 Feb 2013 17,539 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of both front tyres

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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KS59 FVJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KS59 FVJ, 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

How do I check the history of KS59 FVJ?

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What year was KS59 FVJ registered?

KS59 FVJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 February 2010.

Is KS59 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 FVJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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