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PJ59 YJE

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,744 mi
Last recorded178,744 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 YJE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 178,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 166,791 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 156,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 149,767 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 149,766 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 140,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear alloy wheel has repairs to inner rim

Offside Rear alloy wheel has repairs to inner rim

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 133,222 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 133,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,698 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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PJ59 YJE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ59 YJE, 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

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What year was PJ59 YJE registered?

PJ59 YJE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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