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MV60 YYK

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,108 mi
Last recorded132,108 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV60 YYK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 132,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 132,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction come on while warming up car for emissison test (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 118,640 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 118,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 109,856 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 109,801 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,045 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2018 85,350 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 85,349 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,944 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,510 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,503 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,087 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 61,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,003 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,660 miles

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

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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MV60 YYK 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 62.5%.

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 MV60 YYK, 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 MV60 YYK registered?

MV60 YYK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2010.

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