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WN10 YSJ

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,525 mi
Last recorded198,525 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN10 YSJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 198,525 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 178,076 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 163,434 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 146,796 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 146,796 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 132,395 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2021 132,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,456 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 129,456 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 120,281 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 120,281 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible badly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 113,025 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 112,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2017 104,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 101,622 miles

under covers fitted excluding view of some parts

Pass 29 May 2015 98,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,807 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,735 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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WN10 YSJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WN10 YSJ, 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 WN10 YSJ registered?

WN10 YSJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 April 2010.

Is WN10 YSJ safe to buy?

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