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Y9 FAE

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,688 mi
Last recorded153,688 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 FAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 153,688 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 149,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 146,172 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 140,807 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Jan 2022 136,393 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 131,542 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2021 131,542 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2020 129,248 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 121,299 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,160 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 118,941 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 102,597 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 102,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,523 miles

225/55/17 R/F

both front brake discs worn

both front inner brake pads look low through wheels

both front wipers starting to smear screen

both rear tyres worn to just under 3mm

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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Y9 FAE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y9 FAE, 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 Y9 FAE registered?

Y9 FAE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2010.

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