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BD10 YPO

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,450 mi
Last recorded179,450 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 YPO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 179,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 176,572 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 173,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 167,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 162,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 152,688 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 140,353 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 140,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 125,221 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,694 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 105,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,163 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 93,735 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,423 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,754 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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BD10 YPO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BD10 YPO, 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.

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What year was BD10 YPO registered?

BD10 YPO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 2010.

Is BD10 YPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD10 YPO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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