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YH60 VYL

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,505 mi
Last recorded152,505 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH60 VYL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 152,505 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 127,056 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 105,156 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 102,159 miles

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

Nearside both doors damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

zero emissions registered at dga

Fail 30 Nov 2016 102,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside both doors damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

zero emissions registered at dga

Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,886 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 97,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,545 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,284 miles

slight play in nearside and offside track rods

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 VYL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH60 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

YH60 VYL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2010.

Is YH60 VYL safe to buy?

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