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SA60 YCJ

2010 BMW 520

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,313 mi
Last recorded121,313 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA60 YCJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 121,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 112,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 96,793 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 96,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 83,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 83,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 68,457 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 68,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 58,328 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 48,137 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,725 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SA60 YCJ 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 75%.

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 SA60 YCJ, 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 SA60 YCJ registered?

SA60 YCJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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