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YB10 NRL

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,166 mi
Last recorded98,166 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB10 NRL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 98,166 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 98,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 98,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUE TO CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUE TO CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUE TO CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUE TO CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 93,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,221 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray saturated in oil, showings signs of an oil leak at the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,622 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,545 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 68,074 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 63,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 58,547 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 58,543 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just met requirements (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting from metal casing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear leak from rear diff

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 3 Nov 2015 55,804 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just met requirements (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting from metal casing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear leak from rear diff

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,260 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 48,246 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 31,924 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NRL is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NRL, 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.

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What year was YB10 NRL registered?

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

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