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LB10 MJB

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,745 mi
Last recorded108,745 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 MJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 108,745 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 108,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 104,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 100,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,674 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 87,180 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Worn To Approx 5mm (3.5.1g)

Engine Cover & Under Tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs 'lipped' & Developing Corropsion On Inner Face (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 75,910 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Worn To Approx 5mm (3.5.1g)

Engine Cover & Under Tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs 'lipped' & Developing Corropsion On Inner Face (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,261 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 63,261 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge & slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,919 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge & slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 42,366 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 30,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 27,537 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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LB10 MJB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LB10 MJB, 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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LB10 MJB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2010.

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