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MJ10 PWE

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,085 mi
Last recorded168,085 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 PWE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 168,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 159,450 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 159,447 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 152,675 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 152,675 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 143,634 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 134,603 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 116,845 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 116,845 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 102,151 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 102,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,008 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 84,394 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

Fail 2 May 2017 84,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 3 May 2016 76,932 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 76,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 69,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 60,664 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 60,663 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 49,754 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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MJ10 PWE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black 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 MJ10 PWE, 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 MJ10 PWE registered?

MJ10 PWE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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