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YB10 KTE

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,062 mi
Last recorded113,062 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB10 KTE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 113,062 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative headlamp washers inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 113,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative headlamp washers inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 101,564 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower rear arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,935 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,467 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 65,215 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,877 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 63,295 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,225 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn outside edge (4.1.E.1)

under-tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 36,806 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,444 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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YB10 KTE 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 YB10 KTE, 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 YB10 KTE registered?

YB10 KTE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is YB10 KTE safe to buy?

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