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YB59 HTL

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB59 HTL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 72,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 68,633 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 66,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 63,847 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 60,080 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 57,298 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working multiple LEDs not illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,013 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 47,191 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 44,460 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 40,971 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,769 miles

rear axle bushes starting to peel

Fail 6 Jan 2015 36,768 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear axle bushes starting to peel

Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,079 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 26,751 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 26,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn smooth inner edges and tread cracked

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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YB59 HTL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YB59 HTL, 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 YB59 HTL registered?

YB59 HTL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 February 2010.

Is YB59 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB59 HTL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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