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A24 JDR

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,234 mi
Last recorded186,234 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 JDR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 186,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 177,559 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 152,675 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 152,675 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 146,485 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 140,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to zone A in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 132,560 miles

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

emissions too clean to record a result

Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,814 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 116,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,261 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 91,209 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 67,429 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,281 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 61,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2014 56,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A24 JDR is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A24 JDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A24 JDR registered?

A24 JDR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 February 2010.

Is A24 JDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 JDR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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