CarVerify

Free Car Check

MR57 AJM

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,894 mi
Last recorded138,894 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR57 AJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 138,894 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 131,438 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 131,438 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 131,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shocker connecting straight arm , excessive uplift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shocker connecting straight arm , excessive uplift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres badly shredded , 3mm centres , osf almost bald inner shoulder , rotational bridgestone 225 55 17 101W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner shoulders bald , centre treads 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 119,191 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 96,387 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,750 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 82,104 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,943 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,696 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 28 Feb 2018 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 RF (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,594 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MR57 AJM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MR57 AJM, 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

How do I check the history of MR57 AJM?

You can check the full history of MR57 AJM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MR57 AJM registered?

MR57 AJM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 2010.

Is MR57 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR57 AJM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MR57 AJM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MR57 AJM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.