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SJ10 WRA

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,323 mi
Last recorded132,323 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 WRA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 132,323 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 131,378 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 130,281 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 128,626 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 126,194 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,281 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 122,195 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 119,635 miles

offside and nearside front tyre valve stems deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2018 115,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and just in limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft oil seal on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,667 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 107,199 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 107,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 2mm (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 100,038 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 81,410 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 61,458 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,771 miles

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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SJ10 WRA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SJ10 WRA, 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 SJ10 WRA registered?

SJ10 WRA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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The MOT history for SJ10 WRA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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