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YY60 OBB

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,175 mi
Last recorded132,175 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY60 OBB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 132,175 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 132,175 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 124,626 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 119,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,247 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 116,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 106,547 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,180 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,251 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 79,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 66,560 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,158 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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YY60 OBB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey 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 YY60 OBB, 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 YY60 OBB registered?

YY60 OBB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2010.

Is YY60 OBB safe to buy?

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