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YB10 PDO

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,980 mi
Last recorded153,980 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 153,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension sits slightly low,no leak heard from air bag

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 153,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension sits slightly low,no leak heard from air bag

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 137,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front condensation on inside of light unit

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 13 Jan 2021 137,553 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front condensation on inside of light unit

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 131,740 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 124,279 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water behind offside headlamp lens

Fail 31 Jan 2019 124,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid change 12 months overdue

water behind offside headlamp lens

Pass 31 Jan 2018 117,204 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays & engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,171 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,465 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 81,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,094 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,175 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 69,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,224 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 PDO 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 66.7%.

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 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 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

YB10 PDO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 2010.

Is YB10 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB10 PDO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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