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YH60 OHF

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,445 mi
Last recorded154,445 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH60 OHF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 154,445 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 154,253 miles

Emissions unable to be completed water leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear side wall

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 140,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 123,566 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN/CRACKING. BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY CRACKING. O/S/F & N/S/F BALL JOINTS DUST COVERS TWISTED.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 123,566 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN/CRACKING. BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY CRACKING. O/S/F & N/S/F BALL JOINTS DUST COVERS TWISTED.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 117,216 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 117,216 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen ALL (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,580 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 111,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,745 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,458 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,112 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 87,981 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,835 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,316 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 57,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,443 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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YH60 OHF is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OHF, 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 OHF registered?

YH60 OHF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2010.

Is YH60 OHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH60 OHF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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