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YK60 OCW

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,836 mi
Last recorded106,836 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK60 OCW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 106,836 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2025 106,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2024 103,009 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2023 97,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2021 87,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,688 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing complete under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2020 83,688 miles

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

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

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

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

engine bay covers fitted preventing complete under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,333 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,623 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,102 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,134 miles

child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seat belts

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

front brake are getting low

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,567 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of rear seat and seat belt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/r tyre is low of tread (2mm)

O/s/f wheel is slightly buckled

O/s/r tyre is low of tread (2mm)

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,474 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YK60 OCW 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 81.3%.

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 YK60 OCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK60 OCW?

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What year was YK60 OCW registered?

YK60 OCW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2010.

Is YK60 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK60 OCW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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