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BF60 JYO

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,570 mi
Last recorded212,570 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF60 JYO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 212,570 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 212,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 197,303 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 197,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 189,473 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 180,662 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Jul 2022 167,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 155,962 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 155,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 152,706 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 152,706 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 136,346 miles

windscreen has slight damage in zone a

Fail 3 Sep 2019 136,345 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is worn bald on outer tread

brake pad warning light is on

windscreen has slight damage in zone a

Pass 31 Oct 2018 128,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn bald on outer tread

Offside Front tyre is worn bald on outer tread

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,318 miles

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

Offside Front wheelbearing -- slight roughness

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

o/sr & n/sr shock absorber top dust covers are hanging down

o/sr & n/sr tyres are both worn on inner treads

Fail 8 Nov 2017 116,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/sr & n/sr shock absorber top dust covers are hanging down

o/sr & n/sr tyres are both worn on inner treads

Pass 4 Nov 2016 102,995 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 102,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,550 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,717 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on outside wall

nearside rear tyre has a cut on outside wall

offside front tyre has a cut on outside wall

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,656 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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BF60 JYO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF60 JYO, 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 BF60 JYO registered?

BF60 JYO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is BF60 JYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF60 JYO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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