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YC60 CYP

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,844 mi
Last recorded164,844 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 CYP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 164,844 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 164,844 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 150,103 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 136,192 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 136,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,529 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,439 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 69,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 52,768 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 52,613 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Wiperblades smear

offside diff side shaft seal leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,432 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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YC60 CYP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC60 CYP, 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 YC60 CYP registered?

YC60 CYP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2010.

Is YC60 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 CYP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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