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RJ10 YKN

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,236 mi
Last recorded103,236 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 YKN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 103,236 miles

Lower Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing A Full Inspection To Be Carried Out On Testable Items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To 3MM Tread & Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 103,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Lower Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing A Full Inspection To Be Carried Out On Testable Items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To 3MM Tread & Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 99,890 miles

Engine bay covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Under floor covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

engine mounts weak

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,548 miles

Engine Bay Covers & Under Trays Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

Nearside Both Doors On The Nearside Are Both Damaged But Not Considered Excessive

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyre's Are Wearing On Inner Edge's Down To 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,308 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,077 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,363 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 86,363 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 82,999 miles

BOTH rear tyres nearing wear band indicators

FRONT brake pads 3 to 4 mm approx

Fail 6 Jul 2017 82,972 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH rear tyres nearing wear band indicators

FRONT brake pads 3 to 4 mm approx

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,028 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,802 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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RJ10 YKN is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ10 YKN, 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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RJ10 YKN is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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