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YP10 WLG

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,619 mi
Last recorded156,619 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP10 WLG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 156,619 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 142,719 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 142,718 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 137,229 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 129,073 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 129,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 124,168 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 117,300 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Offside Front Outer Track Rod End has slight play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,007 miles

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

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

x4 tyres are very low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,085 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,968 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,410 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YP10 WLG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YP10 WLG, 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 YP10 WLG registered?

YP10 WLG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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