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X13 SJJ

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,295 mi
Last recorded118,295 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 SJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 118,295 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 118,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn see chalk mark (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn see chalk mark (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 118,192 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 118,192 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 114,410 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 110,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 105,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 101,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 95,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 85,258 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,030 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 71,030 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,507 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 67,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,976 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 62,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,415 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 48,231 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 48,228 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

os dip beam not as bright as ns

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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X13 SJJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X13 SJJ, 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 X13 SJJ registered?

X13 SJJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 2010.

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