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YC10 ZYF

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,889 mi
Last recorded145,889 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 ZYF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 145,889 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 127,333 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen is chipped in several place but drivers view is not obscured (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 127,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES MARKED AS ADVISORY ARE BARELY LEGAL......

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm this tyre mist be changed asap 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm this tyre must be changed asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm tyre must be changed asap (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen is chipped in several place but drivers view is not obscured (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,236 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,604 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,645 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,534 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 109,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 107,364 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 107,296 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,643 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 92,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,089 miles

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

both offside tyres worn on the inner tread area

Pass 9 May 2013 54,340 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZYF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC10 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

YC10 ZYF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 May 2010.

Is YC10 ZYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC10 ZYF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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