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SJ10 WXR

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

232,748 mi
Last recorded232,748 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 232,748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 201,216 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 192,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 185,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 154,957 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 146,543 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 138,598 miles

brake discs corroded due to standing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 123,251 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 123,221 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,913 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 88,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,416 miles

advisory n/s/f tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

advisory rear brake discs scored

Fail 4 Jun 2014 58,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advisory n/s/f tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

advisory rear brake discs scored

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,792 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 35,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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 WXR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ10 WXR, 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 SJ10 WXR registered?

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

Is SJ10 WXR safe to buy?

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