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YE10 VWH

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,729 mi
Last recorded192,729 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 192,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 192,726 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 190,067 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 190,062 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 184,456 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 173,864 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 173,864 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 160,726 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 152,473 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 147,637 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to limit on inner edges

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and close to limit

Pass 14 May 2019 144,955 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 133,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 123,126 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 123,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2016 112,628 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 96,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,947 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 56,258 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 VWH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

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

Is YE10 VWH safe to buy?

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