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LJ10 FJU

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,430 mi
Last recorded49,430 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 FJU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,430 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 49,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,532 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 64,532 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 54,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 46,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,288 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 25,288 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 23,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 20,121 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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LJ10 FJU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

LJ10 FJU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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The MOT history for LJ10 FJU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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