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AF60 YMR

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,526 mi
Last recorded146,526 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF60 YMR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 146,526 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 136,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 125,718 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 112,404 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 101,657 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,668 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 91,668 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,953 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 83,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,960 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,982 miles

covers over testable items

zero emissions no print out

Fail 22 Aug 2017 66,982 miles

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

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

covers over testable items

zero emissions no print out

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,990 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers over testable item

zero emissions no print out

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,469 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,184 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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AF60 YMR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 AF60 YMR, 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 AF60 YMR registered?

AF60 YMR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2010.

Is AF60 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF60 YMR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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