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YK60 ODB

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,858 mi
Last recorded85,858 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK60 ODB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 85,858 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 85,855 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 84,596 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 79,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,775 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 79,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 79,773 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working ANGLE EYES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 79,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (water inside) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

engine covers and under shield fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 29 Jan 2022 73,064 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front headlamp has water condensation

Fail 29 Jan 2022 73,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front headlamp has water condensation

Pass 7 Feb 2021 66,952 miles

Nearside Front fog not working.

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 63,253 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 55,274 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 47,383 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,356 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,086 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 33,968 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 33,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 29,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to the min legal limit of 1.6mm, just passed

front brake discs worn thin

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear brake pads worn very thin

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 ODB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YK60 ODB, 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

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What year was YK60 ODB registered?

YK60 ODB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2010.

Is YK60 ODB safe to buy?

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