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T6 YAD

2010 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,991 mi
Last recorded166,991 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 YAD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 166,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 185,365 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 185,365 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 152,231 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 152,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 145,903 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 144,921 miles

exhaust blow on cat/front pipe clamp

mounting nuts missing on cat mounting

some movement noted in engine mounts

Fail 16 Dec 2015 144,921 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release inaccessible to inspect (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release inaccessible to inspect (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust blow on cat/front pipe clamp

mounting nuts missing on cat mounting

some movement noted in engine mounts

Pass 30 Dec 2014 140,125 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 138,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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T6 YAD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T6 YAD, 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 T6 YAD registered?

T6 YAD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2010.

Is T6 YAD safe to buy?

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