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YA10 GRU

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,989 mi
Last recorded113,989 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA10 GRU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 113,989 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 109,889 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2024 104,400 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 95,038 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 89,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 82,278 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,778 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 61,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 54,343 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,472 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 26,271 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 GRU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

YA10 GRU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2010.

Is YA10 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA10 GRU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA10 GRU have outstanding finance?

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