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DY10 YXO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,589 mi
Last recorded95,589 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 YXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 95,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,727 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,671 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 71,911 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 68,241 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,892 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,673 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,454 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front tyres 2m worn outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,403 miles

advise front tyres 2m worn outer edges

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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DY10 YXO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DY10 YXO, 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

How do I check the history of DY10 YXO?

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What year was DY10 YXO registered?

DY10 YXO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 10 May 2010.

Is DY10 YXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY10 YXO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY10 YXO have outstanding finance?

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