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YA10 HKG

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

189,846 mi
Last recorded189,846 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 189,846 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 189,820 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 178,762 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 166,416 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 156,483 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 147,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 134,272 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 134,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 127,959 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 124,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 119,441 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 100,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 91,018 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 HKG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver 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 HKG, 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 HKG registered?

YA10 HKG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 2010.

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The MOT history for YA10 HKG 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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