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SD60 YJG

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,413 mi
Last recorded159,413 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD60 YJG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 159,413 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,356 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 118,211 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,659 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 105,348 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 105,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 99,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,809 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 88,103 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,261 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,992 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 60,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,012 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 47,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,999 miles

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

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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SD60 YJG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD60 YJG, 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 SD60 YJG registered?

SD60 YJG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2010.

Is SD60 YJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD60 YJG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD60 YJG have outstanding finance?

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