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YC10 AFX

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,788 mi
Last recorded154,788 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 AFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 154,788 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 151,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 141,702 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 141,696 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,969 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 126,960 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 108,976 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 108,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,387 miles

smoke level low, no print out

Fail 20 Apr 2015 88,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

smoke level low, no print out

Pass 6 May 2014 66,902 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2013 54,979 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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YC10 AFX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YC10 AFX, 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 YC10 AFX registered?

YC10 AFX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 May 2010.

Is YC10 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC10 AFX shows 12 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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