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2010 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · BJ59 MVA

BJ59 MVA

2010 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 57,540 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2010 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Mar 2015
Road Tax
Untaxed (21 Dec 2014)
Recorded Mileage
57,540 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Mar 2015
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 21 Dec 2014
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2010
Engine
1995cc
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BJ59 MVA Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2014
  • 57,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BJ59 MVA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 07:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 520 (BJ59 MVA) between January 2013 and March 2014.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

BJ59 MVA Mileage History

  1. 04/01/201347,411 mi
  2. 26/03/201457,540 mi+10,129 mi

Average of roughly 8,294 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
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No MOT history found
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Outstanding recall notice
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