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UY59 GAR

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,208 mi
Last recorded161,208 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUY59 GAR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 161,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 159,359 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 159,358 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 145,591 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 145,589 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 130,125 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 122,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 109,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 101,902 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,498 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,376 miles

There is a nail in the tread of the o/s rear tyre.

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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UY59 GAR is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UY59 GAR, 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 UY59 GAR registered?

UY59 GAR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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