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YR60 VLO

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,111 mi
Last recorded156,111 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR60 VLO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 156,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 150,023 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 142,182 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 135,150 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

full bay covers

Pass 16 Jan 2021 128,254 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 120,690 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both side (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 117,442 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both side (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 117,442 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both side (4.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both side (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,417 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 94,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 92,842 miles

Front number plate deteriorated but still readable

Pass 21 Nov 2014 73,202 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 50,433 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 50,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VLO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver 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 YR60 VLO, 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 YR60 VLO registered?

YR60 VLO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2010.

Is YR60 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR60 VLO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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