2010 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LF60 YFK
2010 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 170,284 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LF60 YFK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 170,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LF60 YFK Mileage History
- 20/09/201344,524 mi
- 29/08/201453,814 mi+9,290 mi
- 02/09/201565,547 mi+11,733 mi
- 02/09/201565,547 mi
- 12/07/201676,627 mi+11,080 mi
- 14/07/201676,628 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/201781,055 mi+4,427 mi
- 02/07/201893,115 mi+12,060 mi
- 11/09/201893,281 mi+166 mi
- 30/09/2019110,190 mi+16,909 mi
- 01/10/2019110,192 mi+2 mi
- 30/09/2020123,116 mi+12,924 mi
- 21/09/2021135,301 mi+12,185 mi
- 21/09/2021135,301 mi
- 30/09/2022145,642 mi+10,341 mi
- 30/09/2022145,642 mi
- 03/10/2023157,984 mi+12,342 mi
- 08/10/2024162,956 mi+4,972 mi
- 07/10/2025167,377 mi+4,421 mi
- 08/10/2026170,284 mi+2,907 mi
Average of roughly 9,637 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
LF60 YFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 520 (LF60 YFK) between September 2013 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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