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A9 TJJ

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,811 mi
Last recorded125,811 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 125,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 186,887 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 186,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 108,648 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 100,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 88,722 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 88,714 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,557 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 74,637 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,945 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,138 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 49,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 43,219 miles

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 36,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 23,034 miles

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

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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A9 TJJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A9 TJJ, 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 A9 TJJ registered?

A9 TJJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2010.

Is A9 TJJ safe to buy?

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