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BK60 YKW

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,836 mi
Last recorded140,836 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK60 YKW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 140,836 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

no RPM/smoke detected for emissions check

Fail 11 Jul 2025 140,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

no RPM/smoke detected for emissions check

Pass 18 Jun 2024 128,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 119,787 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 113,690 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2021 110,653 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 109,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,821 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside inner steering rack joint has slight play.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,543 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 98,179 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,267 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,676 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 91,675 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 77,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,356 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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BK60 YKW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver 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 BK60 YKW, 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 BK60 YKW registered?

BK60 YKW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2010.

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