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YA10 BSU

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

233,349 mi
Last recorded233,349 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA10 BSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 233,349 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 216,358 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 216,358 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 203,059 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 198,397 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 4 Nov 2021 186,141 miles

rear diff bushes slightly deteriorated

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 4 Nov 2020 174,740 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 6 Nov 2019 150,682 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Oct 2018 137,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 128,172 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 122,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 113,506 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,970 miles

some play in steerig rack detected at front road wheels

Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

some play in steerig rack detected at front road wheels

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,971 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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YA10 BSU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black 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 YA10 BSU, 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 YA10 BSU registered?

YA10 BSU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 2010.

Is YA10 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA10 BSU 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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