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YT60 ZFZ

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,196 mi
Last recorded201,196 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT60 ZFZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 201,196 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 196,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 172,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 131,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,567 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 108,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 91,488 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 91,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,681 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 85,561 miles

Nearside Rear lens crack but light but still visible from a reasonable distance

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

boot damage

Fail 30 Sep 2016 85,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front tyre side wall perish

Nearside Rear lens crack but light but still visible from a reasonable distance

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

boot damage

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance light cracks (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,853 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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YT60 ZFZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZFZ, 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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YT60 ZFZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2010.

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