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LG60 YJL

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

225,256 mi
Last recorded225,256 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG60 YJL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 225,256 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 222,673 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 219,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 216,024 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 212,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2021 212,556 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working Led type not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2020 208,356 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing from inner edge

Windscreen wiper blade defective Off side and near side front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 202,802 miles

Under Vehicle Plastic Plate Fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2018 187,746 miles

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

cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2017 167,225 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2017 152,866 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 132,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2015 109,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 86,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 68,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG60 YJL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LG60 YJL, 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 LG60 YJL registered?

LG60 YJL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 September 2010.

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The MOT history for LG60 YJL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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