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PY59 GUF

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,244 mi
Last recorded166,244 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 GUF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 166,244 miles

Nearside Front headlight slightly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 145,315 miles

Nearside Front head light slightly damage.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyre side worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 131,711 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 127,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on shoulders and cracking in tread.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

TPMS warning light on

parking brake travel high

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 95,707 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake travel high

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,602 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 61,093 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,093 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,854 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 39,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,963 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)

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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PY59 GUF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY59 GUF, 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 PY59 GUF registered?

PY59 GUF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 2010.

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