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GV60 YYN

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

183,677 mi
Last recorded183,677 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV60 YYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 183,677 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 176,467 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 168,944 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 164,102 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 154,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 146,280 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 146,280 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 129,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 120,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,363 miles

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

Front to rear under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 101,134 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 75,015 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 52,250 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 30,698 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 24,908 miles

n/s rear brake pads wearing very low (advise replacement)

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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GV60 YYN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GV60 YYN, 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 GV60 YYN registered?

GV60 YYN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2010.

Is GV60 YYN safe to buy?

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