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RF60 YOC

2010 BMW 520

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,332 mi
Last recorded198,332 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF60 YOC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 198,332 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 184,343 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 166,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 146,605 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 142,840 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 134,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and rear both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 134,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and rear both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 116,694 miles

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

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

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

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 2 Nov 2015 96,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,845 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 63,845 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,989 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

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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RF60 YOC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF60 YOC, 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 RF60 YOC registered?

RF60 YOC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 November 2010.

Is RF60 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF60 YOC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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