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YX60 YDT

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,798 mi
Last recorded168,798 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX60 YDT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 168,798 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to MOT limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 168,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 163,120 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers

Fail 15 Oct 2020 163,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers

Pass 2 Sep 2019 160,121 miles

chip on windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2018 154,407 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 140,797 miles

both rear tyres worn 3mm heavy bold on inner edges

stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 27 Apr 2017 140,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn 3mm heavy bold on inner edges

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2016 132,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift in the straight arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 122,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,094 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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YX60 YDT 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 75%.

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 YX60 YDT, 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 YX60 YDT registered?

YX60 YDT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 2010.

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