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OV59 YLL

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,078 mi
Last recorded203,078 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 YLL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 203,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 195,551 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 186,393 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 176,658 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 167,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 167,140 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 156,954 miles

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

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

park brake only just met requirement o/s needs attention

recomend front wheel alignment check

Fail 16 Dec 2020 156,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

park brake only just met requirement o/s needs attention

recomend front wheel alignment check

Pass 10 Dec 2019 148,415 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 12 Jan 2018 121,052 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 97,483 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 97,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,138 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 68,228 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,444 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OV59 YLL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OV59 YLL, 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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OV59 YLL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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