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YS10 GWU

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,213 mi
Last recorded129,213 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 GWU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 129,213 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 120,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 245/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 245/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,206 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 106,153 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear centre treads 2753519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner tie rod

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top suspension arm

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753519 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 97,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner tie rod

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top suspension arm

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753519 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,346 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,192 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,850 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 50,509 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,573 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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YS10 GWU 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 73.3%.

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 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 YS10 GWU, 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 YS10 GWU registered?

YS10 GWU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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