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YH60 GTZ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,939 mi
Last recorded121,939 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH60 GTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,939 miles

Front Inner brake pads low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner brake pads low

various chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2022 121,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner brake pads low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner brake pads low

various chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,254 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tye rod has slight play

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

various chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,490 miles

Offside Front steering inner tie rod has slight play

stone chips front screen

Fail 1 Dec 2020 109,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering inner tie rod has slight play

stone chips front screen

Pass 27 Nov 2019 103,796 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Nov 2019 103,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Nov 2018 96,666 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Nov 2018 96,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,001 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 87,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s front most straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s front most straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pads low - very close to legal limit - recomend change soon

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,509 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop separated from shock absorber gaiter.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic covers over some components.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 74,509 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop separated from shock absorber gaiter.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic covers over some components.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,966 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic covers over some components.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 56,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic covers over some components.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 33,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 GTZ 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 58.8%.

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 GTZ, 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 GTZ registered?

YH60 GTZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2010.

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