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YS10 OFY

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,699 mi
Last recorded132,699 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 OFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 132,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe, both front bushes splitting resulting in minimal movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 132,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe, both front bushes splitting resulting in minimal movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 124,779 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 124,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 94,950 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 94,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,703 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM AND WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,569 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,480 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,693 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 OFY is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS10 OFY, 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 YS10 OFY registered?

YS10 OFY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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