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YK60 OTJ

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

289,321 mi
Last recorded289,321 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 289,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 257,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 236,546 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 236,343 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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 218,195 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 201,851 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 181,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2019 146,600 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 136,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wiper blades worn

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 117,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 117,799 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 96,429 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover wearing through air-pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,784 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,630 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 40,625 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 OTJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OTJ, 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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YK60 OTJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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