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YF59 JSY

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,892 mi
Last recorded159,892 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 JSY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 159,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 146,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 132,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 132,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,324 miles

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2022 111,249 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracked at callipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer rears (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 109,327 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,789 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight Leak From Diff

Fail 1 Sep 2020 105,788 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight Leak From Diff

Pass 17 Aug 2019 99,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,569 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 67,660 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,699 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,113 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 41,797 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,463 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 JSY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF59 JSY registered?

YF59 JSY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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The MOT history for YF59 JSY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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