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YR60 YHM

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,457 mi
Last recorded189,457 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR60 YHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 189,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 184,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 168,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 156,152 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 140,243 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 139,761 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 126,029 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,064 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 94,226 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 94,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 130,346 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm slight play. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 109,158 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 54,881 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 44,605 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YR60 YHM is a 2010 BMW 520 in White 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 YR60 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

YR60 YHM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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