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MJ60 MBV

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

189,857 mi
Last recorded189,857 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ60 MBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 189,857 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 183,391 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 175,160 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 164,713 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 152,460 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 133,687 miles

front ball joints slight lift-

Pass 28 Sep 2020 127,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

some pitting and wear to both rear brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,771 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 115,762 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,222 miles

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

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 101,703 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,437 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,653 miles

front brake discs lipped

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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MJ60 MBV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MJ60 MBV, 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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MJ60 MBV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2010.

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