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PY60 DDF

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,239 mi
Last recorded186,239 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY60 DDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 186,239 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 186,239 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 171,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 171,908 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 160,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded advise early replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated advise early replacement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 151,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 137,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 137,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 123,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 123,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 115,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge,advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 115,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge,advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 108,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 108,596 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 101,387 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 101,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,213 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 92,146 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 88,704 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 88,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 DDF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DDF, 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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PY60 DDF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2010.

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