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SJ60 GEU

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,346 mi
Last recorded109,346 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ60 GEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 109,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 104,257 miles

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,424 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 98,313 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F lower arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F lower front arm, bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F lower arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads below (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust front flexi deteriorated, minor leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre on legal limit, Has non repairable puncture to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower front arm bush deteriorated no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc scored corroded and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 98,108 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades leaving a slight smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth center of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit Centre and Outer edge 2.5 mm, Worn on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit center of tyre 2.5 mm, Worn on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs Outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,970 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Marked yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 62,809 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 61,195 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,255 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,840 miles

slight play nearside steering rack (track rod)

Fail 26 Jun 2018 53,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play nearside steering rack (track rod)

Fail 19 Jun 2018 53,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight play in the n/s rack end

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,762 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 47,762 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in n/s steering

Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,901 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 35,901 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,139 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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SJ60 GEU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SJ60 GEU, 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 SJ60 GEU registered?

SJ60 GEU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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