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VE10 YED

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,250 mi
Last recorded191,250 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 YED
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 191,250 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 177,183 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 175,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 171,028 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 171,028 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 166,765 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 159,618 miles

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

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake an fuel lines

Pass 19 Jul 2018 152,273 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 144,470 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 144,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s split (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 136,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,866 miles

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 125,732 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 113,704 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 113,704 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,239 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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VE10 YED is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE10 YED, 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 VE10 YED registered?

VE10 YED is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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