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R90 PJB

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,697 mi
Last recorded60,697 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 PJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 60,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 56,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 52,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 44,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 37,586 miles

Child seat fitted incorrectly to the nearside / centre rear seat / belts not fully tested

Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,828 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 30,787 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 27,672 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat / belt not tested

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn very low on the outer tread area

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,591 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat belt not tested

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area

Nearside rear tyre worn low on the inner tread area

Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,231 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,555 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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R90 PJB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R90 PJB, 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 R90 PJB registered?

R90 PJB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 July 2010.

Is R90 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R90 PJB shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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