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YG10 WHV

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,243 mi
Last recorded175,243 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 175,243 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2025 161,081 miles

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 155,670 miles

Nearside front wheel rim welded

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2023 149,703 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 149,702 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 142,765 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 136,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 136,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2019 114,228 miles

Emissions too low to register

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 103,498 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front bumper damaged

Pass 11 May 2017 95,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 85,234 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 85,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 75,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 68,824 miles

Bonnet dented

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,824 miles

Bonnet dented

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WHV 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 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 YG10 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

YG10 WHV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 April 2010.

Is YG10 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG10 WHV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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