2010 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WM10 YBC
2010 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 206,402 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM10 YBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 206,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM10 YBC 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 (WM10 YBC) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WM10 YBC Mileage History
- 19/04/2024196,926 mi
- 01/05/2024196,945 mi+19 mi
- 02/05/2025199,281 mi+2,336 mi
- 07/05/2025199,302 mi+21 mi
- 13/05/2026206,402 mi+7,100 mi
Average of roughly 4,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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