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L123 JRW

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,289 mi
Last recorded121,289 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 JRW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,289 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 121,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 107,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted so not all components have been fully inspected.

Fail 23 Dec 2019 107,128 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted so not all components have been fully inspected.

Pass 29 Nov 2018 105,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,439 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,606 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,158 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 79,157 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,430 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 52,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,539 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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L123 JRW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L123 JRW, 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 L123 JRW registered?

L123 JRW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 August 2010.

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The MOT history for L123 JRW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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