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YE10 UPS

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,598 mi
Last recorded197,598 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2021 197,598 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 191,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 180,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 167,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 153,791 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 153,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 141,317 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 128,063 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 105,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 105,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 79,709 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 79,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2013 64,750 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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YE10 UPS 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 YE10 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

YE10 UPS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2010.

Is YE10 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE10 UPS 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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