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YK60 XAC

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,764 mi
Last recorded130,764 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 130,764 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 130,743 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside and offside (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2024 123,994 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 123,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main / rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear / main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 118,703 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 110,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalked.....worn almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalked.....worn almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam, phone holder. ()

Rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 8 Jul 2020 101,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,801 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,318 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 77,037 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,177 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,381 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,526 miles

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,831 miles

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 XAC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver 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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

YK60 XAC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 October 2010.

Is YK60 XAC safe to buy?

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