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YK60 OXH

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,808 mi
Last recorded168,808 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK60 OXH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 168,808 miles

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

rear subframe bushes perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2025 168,808 miles

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

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

rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2024 148,403 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 148,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 123,833 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2023 123,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 106,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,441 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,433 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,374 miles

Engine and Gearbox undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 66,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine and Gearbox undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake reading low

Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,713 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear end has cosmetic damage

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,927 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,705 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

emissions too lean for readings

Fail 27 Aug 2015 27,949 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 2454518v conti (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

emissions too lean for readings

Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,038 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,736 miles

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 OXH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue 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 OXH, 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 YK60 OXH registered?

YK60 OXH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2010.

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