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YE60 BWH

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,978 mi
Last recorded112,978 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE60 BWH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 112,978 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 102,002 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 90,911 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 90,911 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,449 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Mar 2024 89,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,180 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2023 78,097 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2022 67,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,117 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 57,117 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,880 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 48,170 miles

Nearside DRL does not turn off.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,382 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have large lips around the circumference of the discs on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 38,382 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have large lips around the circumference of the discs on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 28,388 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 28,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 20,068 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 20,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 17,054 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 14,871 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 11,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE60 BWH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE60 BWH, 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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YE60 BWH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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