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YF59 BFM

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

251,635 mi
Last recorded251,635 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 BFM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 251,635 miles

Crankshafts vibration pully braking up

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from the rear differential but not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 251,634 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Crankshafts vibration pully braking up

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from the rear differential but not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 237,221 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 224,046 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side+off side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2021 223,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side+off side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 213,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 213,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 198,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 198,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 182,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 182,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 164,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner part (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner part (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 152,822 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 152,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise wear to front brake pads

Pass 3 Nov 2014 137,186 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,140 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 108,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,572 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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YF59 BFM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YF59 BFM, 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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YF59 BFM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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