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YG60 EGJ

2010 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,837 mi
Last recorded159,837 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG60 EGJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 159,837 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 149,858 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2019 149,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 146,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 146,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 140,057 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 126,479 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 122,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,778 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,216 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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YG60 EGJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG60 EGJ, 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.

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What year was YG60 EGJ registered?

YG60 EGJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2010.

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