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WN60 YJL

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

201,919 mi
Last recorded201,919 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 201,919 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 197,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 189,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 183,439 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 174,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 163,566 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 153,686 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 143,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 130,099 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 111,084 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,745 miles

not checked parts of engine bay or underside due to covers fitted

slight play in both front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 24 Oct 2014 99,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions print out,not enough smoke emitted to obtain a reading.

strong advise nearside rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,691 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn low/bald on edges.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn low/bald on edges.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

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 YJL 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 92.9%.

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 YJL, 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 WN60 YJL registered?

WN60 YJL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2010.

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