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NJ60 GWC

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,675 mi
Last recorded116,675 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ60 GWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 116,675 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 115,263 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 107,881 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 107,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 101,332 miles

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

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod end has slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2022 101,296 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod end has slight play ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 96,360 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 96,360 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,518 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,269 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,651 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 43,651 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,776 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,942 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,604 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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NJ60 GWC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NJ60 GWC, 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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NJ60 GWC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2010.

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