MOT Status
ValidMileage
148,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coil spring fractured or broken NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
outer edge wear to front tyres
possible slight exhaust blow, no access due to under cover trims
rear tyres low on inner edges
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension, rearmost arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front suspension, NS front most arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
outer edge wear to front tyres
possible slight exhaust blow, no access due to under cover trims
rear tyres low on inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R500 MJF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey 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 R500 MJF, 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 R500 MJF?
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What year was R500 MJF registered?
R500 MJF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 October 2010.
Is R500 MJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R500 MJF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R500 MJF have outstanding finance?
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