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YG10 KSO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,145 mi
Last recorded141,145 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 KSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 141,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 137,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 130,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (front) bushs slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 123,303 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,757 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 116,757 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 110,203 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 110,203 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,380 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,620 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,882 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 84,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,552 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 66,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,476 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,476 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,960 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,931 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills and underside

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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YG10 KSO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black 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 YG10 KSO, 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 YG10 KSO registered?

YG10 KSO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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