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YF59 KVY

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,526 mi
Last recorded164,526 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 KVY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 164,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *ON LIMIT* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 157,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 148,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 142,864 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 140,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 136,279 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 136,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 121,178 miles

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge/wear.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn out of shape.

Fail 30 Dec 2019 121,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge/wear.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn out of shape.

Pass 13 Jan 2019 94,479 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jan 2019 94,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,162 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,610 miles

wipers smear slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,079 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,802 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,863 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 48,852 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,526 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 29,790 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 KVY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KVY, 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 KVY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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