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YY60 OYX

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,900 mi
Last recorded134,900 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY60 OYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 134,900 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 128,276 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 128,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 121,481 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 121,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,612 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 116,562 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,834 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 91,932 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 91,924 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2018 79,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,878 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 51,040 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,914 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,850 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 34,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre has deep cut in tread with corroded and broken cords visible

Pass 4 Nov 2013 12,492 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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YY60 OYX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

YY60 OYX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2010.

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