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YG60 FGF

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,190 mi
Last recorded152,190 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG60 FGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 152,190 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 150,554 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 150,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 143,788 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 139,438 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 139,438 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 135,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 131,634 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 127,108 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 127,108 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 125,436 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 118,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,454 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 80,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FGF 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 YG60 FGF, 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 YG60 FGF registered?

YG60 FGF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2010.

Is YG60 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG60 FGF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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