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YF59 SWY

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,039 mi
Last recorded110,039 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 110,039 miles

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection for corrosion

Fail 28 May 2025 110,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection for corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,382 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 99,392 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 99,390 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 92,764 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged but working

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2022 92,760 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Brake warning on display (1.7 (b))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged but working

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2021 84,254 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,533 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 77,251 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 61,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 59,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 52,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 46,362 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 38,740 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,217 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,428 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 18,865 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 SWY 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 73.7%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

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

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