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AF10 JXE

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,559 mi
Last recorded159,559 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 JXE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 159,559 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 159,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2024 150,803 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 141,375 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 129,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 121,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 117,863 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 117,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,392 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,948 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 93,948 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,331 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated bag (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated bag (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 82,325 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated bag (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated bag (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,474 miles

Off side front spot light insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,122 miles

Both front tyres HEAVILY cut in treads - None deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,805 miles

emissions too clean to be tested

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,851 miles

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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AF10 JXE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF10 JXE, 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 AF10 JXE registered?

AF10 JXE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is AF10 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF10 JXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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