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YH60 FYE

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

255,471 mi
Last recorded255,471 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH60 FYE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 255,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 228,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 200,870 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 176,122 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 96,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,221 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 87,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,318 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 72,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

engine and sills and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

slight lip to rear discs

stains around fuel tank

Pass 24 Jun 2017 60,685 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,728 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 11 Oct 2016 57,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,513 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 53,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,063 miles

light stains on offside of fuel tank

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,165 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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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YH60 FYE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH60 FYE, 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 YH60 FYE registered?

YH60 FYE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2010.

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