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SK10 YXT

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,350 mi
Last recorded149,350 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK10 YXT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 149,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 149,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 149,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the edges, starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the edges, starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 142,118 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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 142,118 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 133,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 133,704 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 128,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 126,151 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 122,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 119,081 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 112,084 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 107,802 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 107,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 103,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts heavily corroded on inner side (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,253 miles

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

both front tyres cracked, 225/50/17 Bridgestone RFT

engine cover and under-trays fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,260 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 70,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 48,932 miles

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

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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SK10 YXT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK10 YXT, 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 SK10 YXT registered?

SK10 YXT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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