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YG60 SVS

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,544 mi
Last recorded178,544 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG60 SVS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 178,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight knocking / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 176,017 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 172,209 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))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 172,208 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

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 164,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 155,002 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 154,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 146,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 134,746 miles

both rear wheels have been repaired

Pass 11 Jun 2018 124,365 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 113,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 102,161 miles

unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt-child seat fitted-

Fail 27 Apr 2016 102,160 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt-child seat fitted-

Pass 11 May 2015 89,175 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 89,174 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,943 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 80,320 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,595 miles

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

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

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 SVS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

YG60 SVS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2010.

Is YG60 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG60 SVS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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