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YY10 VHH

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,384 mi
Last recorded108,384 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 VHH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad almost on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm that shock bolts to has play,uplift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread is BALD ON OUTER EDGE,and almost on limit

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre tread is ALMOST BALD ON OUTER EDGE [245/45/r18]96y =c0ntinentals

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads almost on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 108,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s and o/s.. ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,345 miles

Nearside Front Bumper adrift but does not have sharp edges and still secure- would recommend refitting

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 91,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Bumper adrift but does not have sharp edges and still secure- would recommend refitting

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause an inncedent

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 65,608 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Front bumper loose

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front bumper damaged but not causing a sharp edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front bumper damaged but not causing a sharp edge

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,198 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,661 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 33,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f bumper corner loose

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,297 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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YY10 VHH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YY10 VHH, 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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YY10 VHH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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