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YH60 XKS

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,975 mi
Last recorded180,975 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 180,975 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 180,971 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 169,953 miles

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

cover fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 155,160 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 146,190 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,651 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 121,176 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 121,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,563 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,460 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F suspension lower ball joints

Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,421 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 69,275 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,016 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 61,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,168 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 48,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 XKS is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

YH60 XKS is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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The MOT history for YH60 XKS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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