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RO60 YBT

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,842 mi
Last recorded124,842 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO60 YBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 124,842 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,906 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 111,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 109,419 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 109,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,810 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 104,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 99,063 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,781 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,279 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 91,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,259 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

advise both front tyres bald on edges of tread and n/s/r appears punctured

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 1 Nov 2017 89,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

advise both front tyres bald on edges of tread and n/s/r appears punctured

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,031 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,452 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 80,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,174 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,201 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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RO60 YBT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RO60 YBT, 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 RO60 YBT registered?

RO60 YBT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2010.

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