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YE10 VTF

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,878 mi
Last recorded165,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE10 VTF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 165,878 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 149,540 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 142,961 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 136,751 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2021 127,283 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 127,230 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 107,774 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 107,554 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 95,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 84,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 84,734 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,715 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inside shoulder of the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 72,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inside shoulder of the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,540 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,425 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 35,484 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VTF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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