2010 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RO60 YCL
2010 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 175,089 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO60 YCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2025
- 175,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO60 YCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 520 (RO60 YCL) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords see wire (5.2.3 (d”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RO60 YCL Mileage History
- 27/11/2023151,637 mi
- 27/11/2023151,637 mi
- 23/10/2024164,587 mi+12,950 mi
- 23/10/2024164,587 mi
- 19/10/2025175,089 mi+10,502 mi
Average of roughly 12,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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