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SL60 YKV

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

234,608 mi
Last recorded234,608 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL60 YKV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 234,608 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 234,606 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 210,626 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 202,375 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 201,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 192,410 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 186,104 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 178,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play signs of wear in ball joint when vehicle raised and slight lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 171,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 164,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 154,454 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 154,445 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing part of the letter V is missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 144,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 133,776 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 133,656 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 122,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,875 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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SL60 YKV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL60 YKV, 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 SL60 YKV registered?

SL60 YKV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2010.

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