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YB10 NGY

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,212 mi
Last recorded76,212 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB10 NGY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 76,212 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 76,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 73,705 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 73,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40x19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,376 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 66,807 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 61,925 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2021 58,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm ball joint slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 58,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm ball joint slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,345 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,116 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 42,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,185 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,246 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,039 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 23,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,049 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 18,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NGY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NGY, 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 NGY registered?

YB10 NGY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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