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RE60 CJU

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,331 mi
Last recorded168,331 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE60 CJU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 168,331 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2023 166,266 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 18 Jul 2022 163,485 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Pass 13 Jul 2021 158,485 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 156,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot lid not opening

Fail 17 Jul 2020 156,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot lid not opening

Pass 12 Apr 2019 146,820 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 133,808 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 133,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 119,499 miles

Engine / floor undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbing around inner tread pattern. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 119,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine / floor undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbing around inner tread pattern. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 105,589 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge and cracking in tread

n/sf/f brake pad wear indicator wire hanging loose

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 61,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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RE60 CJU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE60 CJU, 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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RE60 CJU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 2010.

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