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WN60 VYF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,445 mi
Last recorded167,445 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN60 VYF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 167,445 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 167,406 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 153,422 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 142,879 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 134,954 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,553 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 117,551 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 107,997 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 98,353 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2016 91,429 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Nov 2015 82,270 miles

Child Seat(s) Fitted

Engine Cover & Under-shield(s) Fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 74,256 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,551 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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WN60 VYF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WN60 VYF, 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 WN60 VYF registered?

WN60 VYF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2010.

Is WN60 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN60 VYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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