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SJ10 WXX

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

226,854 mi
Last recorded226,854 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 WXX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 226,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Non obligatory upper stop lamp up 50% not working

Fail 16 Feb 2024 226,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Non obligatory upper stop lamp up 50% not working

Pass 16 Feb 2023 217,015 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 217,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 208,946 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 208,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 204,161 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one LED fickering. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 204,160 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one LED fickering. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 199,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

no emission printout due to low emissions

Fail 19 Feb 2020 199,349 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

no emission printout due to low emissions

Pass 26 Nov 2018 190,325 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake travel close to the limit

Pass 26 Sep 2018 189,942 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 189,903 miles

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

o/s/r side lamp 50% reduced.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 173,173 miles

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

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

Some LEDs not working in center stop lamp.

Pass 9 May 2017 157,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 135,285 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 109,641 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 90,877 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 90,861 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 90,826 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,271 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,146 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,477 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 WXX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

SJ10 WXX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is SJ10 WXX safe to buy?

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