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X16 XJB

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 XJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 98,765 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated diff end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 98,765 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated diff end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 119,862 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket missing securing bolt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside bonnet strut insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside bonnet strut insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

drivetrain check, message on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,391 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 98,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,413 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 85,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 85,610 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,105 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 71,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,156 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,117 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,784 miles

edges now wearing on rear tyres. smoke test to clean to read.

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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X16 XJB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X16 XJB, 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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X16 XJB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2010.

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