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YG10 XPO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,018 mi
Last recorded169,018 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 169,018 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 160,138 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 153,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 143,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo housing to exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty Flash rate too fast. Pulsing rather than flash indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front bumper lower valance damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2023 143,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour blue bulb fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour blue blub fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo housing to exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty Flash rate too fast. Pulsing rather than flash indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front bumper lower valance damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2022 128,341 miles

both front upper drop link gaiters slightly damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2021 116,683 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 110,393 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 106,129 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,660 miles

Plastic undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,553 miles

Plastic undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 97,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Plastic undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 94,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,894 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,970 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,664 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 45,664 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XPO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

YG10 XPO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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