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WN60 YJM

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,644 mi
Last recorded166,644 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN60 YJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 166,644 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 166,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 161,761 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 161,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 157,453 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 157,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 154,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 147,508 miles

Brake pad warning illuminated, pads appear good

Fail 4 Mar 2021 147,495 miles

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

Brake pad warning illuminated, pads appear good

Pass 28 Feb 2020 145,219 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 145,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Feb 2020 145,048 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 138,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 132,865 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 129,462 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,397 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,671 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 YJM 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 66.7%.

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 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 WN60 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

WN60 YJM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2010.

Is WN60 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN60 YJM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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