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YE10 VSU

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,597 mi
Last recorded115,597 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE10 VSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 115,597 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 109,095 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 109,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,046 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,499 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 83,644 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 83,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,950 miles

Front slight stone mark on windscreen with in zone A but not effecting driver's view

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear mist of oil around rear differential

under cover fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,994 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,952 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,109 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,169 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 VSU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YE10 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

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

Is YE10 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE10 VSU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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