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YT60 SZZ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,097 mi
Last recorded142,097 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT60 SZZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 142,097 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 142,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 127,817 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 127,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 117,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,998 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,998 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,716 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 86,571 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate loose

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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YT60 SZZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT60 SZZ, 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 YT60 SZZ registered?

YT60 SZZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2010.

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