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RJ60 KDK

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,500 mi
Last recorded148,500 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ60 KDK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 148,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 146,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 146,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 139,848 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 139,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jul 2020 125,983 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 125,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on t c a (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on t c a (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,888 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 77,257 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 77,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,698 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,048 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front inner brake pads apear to be low

Fail 2 Dec 2013 52,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front inner brake pads apear to be low

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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RJ60 KDK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ60 KDK, 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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What year was RJ60 KDK registered?

RJ60 KDK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2010.

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