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YY10 WVF

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,996 mi
Last recorded140,996 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 140,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 129,160 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 129,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 118,569 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,926 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 96,131 miles

n/s/f discs back plate loose

Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,126 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 82,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,230 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 67,354 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2016 62,028 miles

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

some lift in both front bottom ball joints but not excessive

Pass 23 May 2015 55,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2015 55,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,677 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,470 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 WVF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YY10 WVF, 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 YY10 WVF registered?

YY10 WVF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 2010.

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