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SG60 SJU

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,563 mi
Last recorded178,563 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG60 SJU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 178,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 173,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer/inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 163,595 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 163,414 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no visible tread in the centre area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 154,552 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2021 138,077 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 131,570 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

vehicle identification plate damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2020 131,570 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

vehicle identification plate damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,160 miles

chassis plate on door pillar damaged

undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 5 May 2017 113,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 107,869 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 107,869 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 98,983 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,242 miles

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

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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SG60 SJU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG60 SJU, 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 SG60 SJU registered?

SG60 SJU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2010.

Is SG60 SJU safe to buy?

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