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S555 EJT

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,837 mi
Last recorded110,837 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 EJT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 110,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 101,537 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 90,470 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 84,902 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/surface cracking/nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covered and under tray/covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 15 Nov 2021 78,179 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn/surface cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray/covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 Nov 2020 73,736 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn/surface cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray/covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,835 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 25 Nov 2019 68,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 2 Jun 2018 59,260 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,704 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,199 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,722 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 44,722 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,533 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 39,533 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 34,655 miles

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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S555 EJT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S555 EJT, 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 S555 EJT registered?

S555 EJT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is S555 EJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 EJT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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