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YK60 OUC

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,494 mi
Last recorded175,494 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK60 OUC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 175,494 miles

Nearside steering rack inner arm slightly noisey/ track rod end?

Pass 2 Apr 2025 163,576 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 163,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 154,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 144,767 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 144,315 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn plain almost near cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on rear seat ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 131,821 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,311 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 81,516 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Fail 4 May 2018 81,293 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN AT OUTER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

SUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING-NON TEST ITEM

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,255 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,163 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 64,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,867 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 50,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,526 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,220 miles

CARRIED OUT SMOKE TEST, NO READING REGISTERED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 OUC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

YK60 OUC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is YK60 OUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK60 OUC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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