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LC60 YJB

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,999 mi
Last recorded156,999 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC60 YJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 156,999 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2026 156,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 152,365 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 152,365 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 146,766 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 142,540 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 138,344 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 132,715 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 132,674 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 missng from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2020 126,967 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 126,930 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2019 121,850 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,150 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 30 May 2017 110,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 102,700 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 May 2015 93,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

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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LC60 YJB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LC60 YJB, 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 LC60 YJB registered?

LC60 YJB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2010.

Is LC60 YJB safe to buy?

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