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EA60 YWR

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,341 mi
Last recorded163,341 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA60 YWR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 163,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 157,069 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 154,568 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 147,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 139,682 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,667 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 112,360 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 112,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,812 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,778 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 89,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

brake lining level warning light illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,343 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,764 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 53,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre size... 225/55R17 (97Y)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,628 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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EA60 YWR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey 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 EA60 YWR, 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 EA60 YWR registered?

EA60 YWR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 2010.

Is EA60 YWR safe to buy?

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