2010 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MJ60 MBY
2010 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 143,831 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
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MJ60 MBY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 143,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ60 MBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 520 (MJ60 MBY) between November 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
MJ60 MBY Mileage History
- 08/11/201344,694 mi
- 15/11/201453,092 mi+8,398 mi
- 09/11/201558,422 mi+5,330 mi
- 26/11/201664,124 mi+5,702 mi
- 22/02/201870,312 mi+6,188 mi
- 26/02/201976,755 mi+6,443 mi
- 04/04/201977,285 mi+530 mi
- 10/04/201977,369 mi+84 mi
- 13/10/202092,669 mi+15,300 mi
- 15/10/202092,713 mi+44 mi
- 14/10/202196,265 mi+3,552 mi
- 08/11/2022100,939 mi+4,674 mi
- 08/11/2022100,939 mi
- 23/01/2024104,406 mi+3,467 mi
- 25/01/2025124,744 mi+20,338 mi
- 25/01/2025124,744 mi
- 27/01/2026143,831 mi+19,087 mi
Average of roughly 8,113 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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