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OV60 YFR

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,640 mi
Last recorded114,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 YFR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 114,640 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2017 114,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2016 100,463 miles

slight play detected in offside and nearside front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,381 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,834 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 71,834 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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OV60 YFR is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV60 YFR, 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

How do I check the history of OV60 YFR?

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What year was OV60 YFR registered?

OV60 YFR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is OV60 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV60 YFR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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