MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Seat belt Buckle missing
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Seat belt Buckle missing
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn on shoulders
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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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RF59 JFE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RF59 JFE, 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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RF59 JFE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 January 2010.
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