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L333 JOK

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,885 mi
Last recorded174,885 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 JOK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 174,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 167,391 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 167,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shocker bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shocker bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 161,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 154,954 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 154,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 149,969 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 145,640 miles

Nearside and offside front brake backplates insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2020 145,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm maximum wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front brake backplates insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2019 133,092 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 133,092 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 120,017 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 120,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2017 108,342 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 108,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 96,364 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear slightly

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/19 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 82,941 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

uneven tyre tread wear to outer edges of both front tyres

Fail 3 Feb 2015 76,396 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

uneven tyre tread wear to outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,788 miles

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

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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L333 JOK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L333 JOK, 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 L333 JOK registered?

L333 JOK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2010.

Is L333 JOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L333 JOK shows 21 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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