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BD60 BYB

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,341 mi
Last recorded47,341 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 BYB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 47,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 42,863 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 39,580 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 39,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 33,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 27,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm Inner and Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges worn 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 24,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread braking away

Offside Front tyre tread braking away

Pass 11 Nov 2019 22,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 19,363 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 19,009 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 18,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 16,591 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 14,851 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 12,880 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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BD60 BYB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BD60 BYB, 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 BD60 BYB registered?

BD60 BYB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2010.

Is BD60 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD60 BYB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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