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WU60 YHY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

338,372 mi
Last recorded338,372 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU60 YHY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 338,372 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 338,372 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 328,769 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 328,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 310,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 310,563 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 291,254 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 291,254 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 275,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 275,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 222,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 170,059 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 167,818 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,849 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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WU60 YHY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU60 YHY, 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 WU60 YHY registered?

WU60 YHY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is WU60 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU60 YHY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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