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PY60 DDE

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,682 mi
Last recorded162,682 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY60 DDE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 162,682 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 162,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 161,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 160,065 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 152,983 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 142,009 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 141,999 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 137,024 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 137,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 121,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 121,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed And rubbing suspension (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 115,283 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 108,636 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 108,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,801 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)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2016 100,759 miles

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

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)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2015 92,527 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2015 92,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,545 miles

n/s/r tyre at 2mm

o/s/r tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,947 miles

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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PY60 DDE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PY60 DDE, 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 PY60 DDE registered?

PY60 DDE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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