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YE10 DWO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,133 mi
Last recorded80,133 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE10 DWO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 80,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 67,860 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 57,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 37,228 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 37,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 28,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres stepped on inner and outer edges

sill covers fitted

small cuts to front tyres, none of which are exposing cord

Fail 9 May 2013 28,378 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres stepped on inner and outer edges

sill covers fitted

small cuts to front tyres, none of which are exposing cord

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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YE10 DWO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE10 DWO, 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.

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What year was YE10 DWO registered?

YE10 DWO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 May 2010.

Is YE10 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE10 DWO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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