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CE60 YBG

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,696 mi
Last recorded171,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE60 YBG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 171,696 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 171,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 164,776 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 164,776 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 143,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 118,002 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front under tray fitting

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 113,669 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,044 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 99,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,095 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 84,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,599 miles

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

engine bay & under covers fitted , full inspection of some components not possable

offside & nearside rear tyre worn inner (bald)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Jul 2014 37,918 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,832 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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CE60 YBG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE60 YBG, 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 CE60 YBG registered?

CE60 YBG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2010.

Is CE60 YBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE60 YBG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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