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LD60 YZY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,536 mi
Last recorded197,536 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD60 YZY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 197,536 miles

slight oil leak-o/s/f bottom shocker bush has slight play-both front lower ball joints have slight lift-n/s/f coil spring corroded-inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2020 191,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside front ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 191,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside front ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 182,787 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 182,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 172,658 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 172,618 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 163,890 miles

Under covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 163,890 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Under covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 146,939 miles

Under Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 136,869 miles

Both front brake discs scorred

Hand Brake Judders both sides

Fail 16 Nov 2015 136,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And off side front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs scorred

Hand Brake Judders both sides

Pass 15 Nov 2014 116,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 107,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of 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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LD60 YZY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LD60 YZY, 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 LD60 YZY registered?

LD60 YZY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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