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MX59 RJO

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,571 mi
Last recorded203,571 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 RJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 203,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 196,900 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 196,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 189,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 182,420 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 182,420 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 168,862 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working covered in tape (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 159,371 miles

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

middle brake light covered with tape

Pass 19 Aug 2019 149,681 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 138,994 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 138,994 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 127,931 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 127,931 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 115,648 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 106,357 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 106,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 102,939 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 29 Aug 2015 102,939 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 23 Dec 2013 74,691 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MX59 RJO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX59 RJO, 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 MX59 RJO registered?

MX59 RJO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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