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M9 JFO

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,965 mi
Last recorded183,965 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 JFO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2024 183,965 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens defective

Rear Differential Mountings defective

Pass 16 Sep 2023 182,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 175,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 172,075 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 165,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 139,221 miles

engine and under covers fitted

no emissions detected at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2018 123,068 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 109,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 86,744 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,666 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,707 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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M9 JFO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M9 JFO, 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 M9 JFO registered?

M9 JFO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2010.

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