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YC60 DCX

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,323 mi
Last recorded193,323 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 DCX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 193,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 183,403 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 180,187 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 180,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 172,196 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 172,174 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 168,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 163,923 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 163,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 163,805 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 163,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 157,965 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 140,046 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 125,603 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,529 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,183 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,290 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 DCX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

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

Is YC60 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 DCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC60 DCX have outstanding finance?

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