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YF59 SWO

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,476 mi
Last recorded191,476 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 191,476 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both bump stop/dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper foremost arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 181,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 181,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/dust cover. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 176,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 168,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 165,003 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 164,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 159,750 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 156,947 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some examinable components

under shields fitted obscuring some examinable components

Fail 8 Mar 2018 156,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some examinable components

under shields fitted obscuring some examinable components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 148,742 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 142,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 134,481 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 109,087 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,925 miles

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,660 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 38,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SWO 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 76.5%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

YF59 SWO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is YF59 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 SWO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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