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OE59 DNY

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,345 mi
Last recorded157,345 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE59 DNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 157,345 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 157,343 miles

Emissions unable to be completed front exhaust section not attached will effect emmisions (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 148,038 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 138,594 miles

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,558 miles

park brake only just met at 16%

Pass 23 Nov 2021 118,997 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 111,105 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 102,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 102,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,229 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2017 79,860 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,775 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

stone cuts tyre treads

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,109 miles

stone chips front windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2015 59,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

damage wheel rims.

nearside front inner bead rim distorted.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 48,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

damage wheel rims.

nearside front inner bead rim distorted.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,426 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)

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

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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OE59 DNY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 OE59 DNY, 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 OE59 DNY registered?

OE59 DNY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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