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YE60 DBV

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,092 mi
Last recorded180,092 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 180,092 miles

Offside Front bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

Offside wiper arm linkage broken but still clears the swept area of the screen

Fail 27 May 2025 180,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake not working

Offside Front bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

Offside wiper arm linkage broken but still clears the swept area of the screen

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 172,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 165,598 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 147,611 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 147,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 137,385 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2020 137,384 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2019 124,834 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 124,831 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,325 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,162 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 96,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,623 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly feathered/mis-shaped at inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 85,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre slightly feathered/mis-shaped at inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,849 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 78,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,681 miles

o/s/f sill jacking block missing.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,170 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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YE60 DBV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YE60 DBV, 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 DBV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2010.

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