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R500 MJF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,621 mi
Last recorded148,621 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 MJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 148,621 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 148,534 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 137,878 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 134,346 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 134,346 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 128,169 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 123,679 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 123,679 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 119,212 miles

outer edge wear to front tyres

possible slight exhaust blow, no access due to under cover trims

rear tyres low on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2020 119,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,839 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,099 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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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

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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.

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