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LT60 YBP

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,425 mi
Last recorded148,425 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT60 YBP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 148,425 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 148,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 141,777 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 141,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 139,435 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 139,435 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 136,053 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 128,763 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 125,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 118,007 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 105,264 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 105,264 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,799 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,208 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 64,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

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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LT60 YBP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LT60 YBP, 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 LT60 YBP registered?

LT60 YBP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2010.

Is LT60 YBP safe to buy?

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