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Y121 MAV

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,430 mi
Last recorded179,430 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 MAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 179,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 163,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 163,314 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 145,132 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 131,744 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 110,195 miles

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted length of underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2018 98,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,129 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 84,129 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,533 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,985 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,860 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 31,256 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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Y121 MAV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y121 MAV, 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 Y121 MAV registered?

Y121 MAV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is Y121 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y121 MAV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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