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LJ10 DSZ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,671 mi
Last recorded203,671 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 DSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 203,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 203,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 189,274 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff, driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 189,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff, driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 168,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 153,465 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 148,036 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 137,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 137,300 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 122,660 miles

undertray fiited

Fail 17 Apr 2019 122,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fiited

Pass 11 May 2018 108,616 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 102,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,278 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 74,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,457 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,082 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 58,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,193 miles

Centre stop lamp illumination incomplete.

Nearside front jack pad insecure and misaligned.

Offside front jack pad missing.

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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LJ10 DSZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LJ10 DSZ, 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 LJ10 DSZ registered?

LJ10 DSZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is LJ10 DSZ safe to buy?

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