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YR60 DUY

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,364 mi
Last recorded118,364 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR60 DUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 118,364 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,885 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 108,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 97w (RFT ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 101,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight play arm with shock. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight play arm with shock. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,801 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shock. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to between 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 74,100 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to between 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 66,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread areas

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,046 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,560 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 43,487 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,194 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 32,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,955 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,338 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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YR60 DUY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YR60 DUY, 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 YR60 DUY registered?

YR60 DUY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 2010.

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